Jobs in Australia

We are looking for a Baker responsible for preparing and baking a range of bakery products, with a strong focus on cakes, pastries, and related items, in accordance with the standards of The Cheesecake Shop. The role requires full engagement in all stages of preparation and baking (not limited to finishing or operating machinery only).

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $80,000+ per annum (based on experience)
• Stable full-time permanent position
• Opportunity to work with a well-established national brand -The Cheesecake Shop
• Career growth opportunities within a successful franchise network
• Supportive team environment in a busy, professional bakery
• Ongoing training and skill development
• Visa sponsorship available for the right candidate

Task & responsibilities

• Check the cleanliness of equipment and operation of premises before production runs to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety and food safety regulations.
• Check the quality of raw materials and accurately weigh and measure ingredients.
• Knead, mature, cut, mould, mix and shape dough and pastry goods.
• Prepare pastry fillings and other fillings required for cakes and pastries.
• Monitor oven temperatures and product appearance to determine correct baking times.
• Coordinate the forming, loading, baking, unloading, de-panning and cooling of batches of cakes, pastries, and other bakery products.
• Glaze buns and pastries, and decorate cakes with cream, icing and other finishes to the required standard.
• Operate machines which roll and mould dough and cut products where required.
• Empty, clean and grease baking trays, tins and other cooking equipment.
• Maintain consistent product quality, presentation and portion control.
• Follow production schedules and work efficiently in a busy commercial bakery environment.
• Comply with all food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.

Qualification & experience

• Minimum 3 years full-time commercial experience as a Baker.
• Proven experience in baking cakes and pastries.
• Certificate III in Baking (or equivalent recognised qualification) – mandatory.
• Ability to work across all stages of the baking process
• Strong attention to detail, consistency, and understanding of food safety standards.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work early mornings and/or weekends as required by production needs.