Experienced Baker

Mount Barker Country Bakery is a well-established, locally loved bakery known for our fresh, high-quality breads, pastries, and traditional baked goods. We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Baker to join our friendly team and help us continue delivering top-quality products to our community. Location: 18 Mondurup St, Mount Barker WA 6324 Salary: 70k to 80k About the Role In this hands‑on role, you will be responsible for preparing and producing a variety of high‑quality baked goods — including artisan breads, pastries, pies, and specialty items — while maintaining our commitment to freshness and excellence. The role requires someone with solid technical baking knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, team‑focused environment. You’ll play a key part in ensuring consistent product quality, supporting production targets, and upholding food safety and hygiene standards that reflect our bakery’s reputation for excellence. Key Responsibilities Weighing, measuring, and mixing baking ingredients according to recipes and specifications Kneading, maturing, cutting, moulding, and shaping doughs Preparing and baking bread, buns, rolls, and other baked products in ovens Monitoring baking process, temperatures, and timings to ensure high‑quality products Adjusting oven temperatures and ingredients to account for environmental conditions and product qualityMaintaining a clean and hygienic work environment in accordance with food safety standards Planning production schedules and managing stock levels of baking ingredients Ensuring all baked goods are presented attractively and are ready for sale or delivery on time Collaborating with other team members and mentoring junior staff as needed Requirements At least 3 years’ full-time experience as a baker, ideally in a commercial or artisan bakery Relevant qualification in baking, patisserie, or commercial cookery (e.g., Certificate III in baking or equivalent) Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and equipment Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and public holidays as required Strong attention to detail and a passion for high‑quality baked products Good communication and time‑management skills Understanding of workplace health and safety and food hygiene regulations What We Offer Competitive salary and job security Supportive and professional work environment Opportunities for training and career development How to Apply If you’re a passionate and experienced Baker looking to join a friendly and skilled team, we want to hear from you Please click apply to submit your CV and a cover letter. #J-18808-Ljbffr