Job Description – Kitchen Hand / Bakery Assistant
Location: Back Alley Bakes, Coburg North
About Us
Back Alley Bakes is an artisan bakery located behind a pink roller door in Coburg North.
We’re a business that relies on people like you to cultivate a safe and happy space where staff and customers alike can step in every day and feel included, appreciated, and excited about hand produced products.
Position Summary
The Kitchen Hand / Bakery Assistant supports the daily production of breads, pastries, and other bakery products while maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient workspace. This role is ideal for someone with hospitality experience who has a genuine interest in artisan baking and pastry production and is keen to develop their skills within a bakery environment.
Key Responsibilities
Production Support
- Assist bakers and pastry staff with the preparation and production of breads, pastries, and other baked goods.
- Scale, weigh, and prepare ingredients according to recipes and production schedules.
- Assist with dough preparation, shaping, proving, baking, and finishing products as directed.
- Support pastry production tasks including preparation, assembly, and finishing.
Kitchen & Bakery Operations
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised bakery and kitchen environment.
- Wash and sanitise equipment, utensils, trays, and work areas.
- Assist with stock rotation, ingredient storage, and inventory management.
- Receive and store deliveries in accordance with food safety requirements.
- Follow all food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety procedures.
Team Support
- Work collaboratively with the bakery team to meet daily production targets.
- Assist with packing, labelling, and presentation of products.
- Contribute to a positive and productive workplace culture.
- Undertake other duties as reasonably required to support bakery operations.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Previous hospitality, kitchen, or food preparation experience.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Preferred
- Previous bakery or pastry experience.
- Knowledge of bread making, pastry production, or commercial baking processes.
- Food Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
Working Conditions
- Full-time position.
- Early morning starts between 5:00am and 8:00am.
- Some weekend work required.
- Physical role requiring standing for extended periods and lifting bakery supplies and equipment as required.
Additional Information
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.
Pay: $60,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free drinks
- Free food
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
