Baker
Gold Coast, Queensland
Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 per year
Experience: Minimum 1 year
Qualification: Relevant baking/pastry qualification required
About Us
Saigon Hot Bread bakery is a well-established bakery in Gold Coast known for producing high-quality breads and pastries using traditional techniques. We are currently seeking a skilled and passionate Baker to join our team.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate commercial baking equipment and machinery used for rolling, moulding, and cutting dough and biscuit products
- Measure, weigh, and assess ingredients and raw materials to ensure consistency and product quality
- Prepare and cook a range of bread, roll, and pastry products by managing mixing, shaping, proving, baking, cooling, and de-panning processes
- Apply glazes and decorative finishes to buns, pastries, and cakes using creams, icings, and other toppings
- Set, control, and monitor oven temperatures and visually inspect products to achieve correct baking results
- Prepare a variety of sweet and savoury pastry fillings in line with production requirements
- Maintain cleanliness of baking trays, tins, ovens, and workstations, including cleaning, greasing, and general upkeep of equipment
- Inspect production areas and equipment before each bake to ensure compliance with food safety and workplace health and safety standards
- Perform dough preparation tasks including kneading, fermenting, cutting, moulding, and shaping by hand or machine
- Coordinate the loading and unloading of ovens and oversee batch production to ensure efficiency and product consistency
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of relevant baking experience
- Formal qualification in baking or pastry (or closely related field)
- Strong understanding of food safety and occupational health and safety standards
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment
- Attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality baked goods
What We Offer
- Competitive salary between $70,000 and $80,000
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
