Baker / Baking Assistant

About the Company

Bakers Delight Mermaid Waters is a part of a reputable bakery brand known for producing fresh bread, rolls, and sweet baked goods daily. The store prides itself on quality, consistency, freshness, and excellent customer service. The team operates in a dynamic environment where attention to detail and strict food safety practices are critical. Staff members are reliable, friendly, and passionate about food and serving the community. Joining this team provides a chance to develop practical baking expertise and advance within a supportive retail bakery setting.

Role Overview

This full-time, onsite role located in Mermaid Waters, Queensland, involves assisting with baking operations such as mixing, shaping, and baking breads and rolls using set recipes and procedures. Key daily duties include ingredient preparation, operating bakery equipment, monitoring ovens for correct temperatures and baking times, and ensuring product quality and presentation meet set standards. The role also requires maintaining cleanliness, adhering to food safety and hygiene protocols, managing stock rotation, and ingredient storage. Additionally, the assistant may occasionally support front-of-house by replenishing product displays and collaborating with team members to satisfy customer demand.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience or a strong enthusiasm for bakery work with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Practical baking and food prep skills, including accurate recipe adherence and ingredient measuring.
• Familiarity or experience producing bread and related baked items with a focus on texture, taste, and consistency.
• Ability to assist in making cookies and sweet treats, ensuring appropriate portioning, baking precision, and attractive presentation.
• Understanding of fundamental food safety, hygiene standards, and safe usage of equipment and heat sources.
• Dependability, punctuality, and willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and public holidays as needed.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities coupled with a positive attitude toward learning and following instructions.
• Prior bakery or food retail experience is a plus but not mandatory; training is provided.