Baker/pastry assistant

We are looking for a hard-working Baker and Pastry Assistant to join oursmall and busy team at Bacca Bakery in Takaka. We will be passing on a lot of knowledge in regards to sourdough breads and pastries and are therefore looking for someone to commit long-term (min 24 months). Tasks include but are not limited to:

follow recipes, change ingredients and adapt mixtures seasonally when needed checking the quality of raw materials, weigh, mix and measure ingredients inspecting, cleaning and milling raw grain planning dough sizes, product numbers and baking schedule kneading, cutting, moulding, mixing and shaping dough and pastry goods either manually or using a machine monitoring oven temperature and product appearance to determine baking times coordinating the shaping, proofing, loading, baking, unloading, de-panning and cooling of various breads and rolls prepare items for sale, including glazing buns and filling pastries preparing pastry fillings and assisting the pastry chef emptying, cleaning and greasing baking trays, tins and other cooking equipment checking the cleanliness of equipment and operation of premises before production runs prepare customer orders and serve customers may be required to provide backup to other employees cleaning of food preparation surfaces, premises and equipment

Applicants for this position have to be be NZ residents or have a valid NZ work visa and will ideally have a stable base in Golden Bay. A good understanding of the English language and basic maths is essential. Having your own transport to and from work is a must.

A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn and adapt is welcomed. You must be able to communicate well, take instructions and feedback and implement these. Being able to work as part of a team but also self guided as an individual is a skill we value. Previous experience with artisanal baking, stoneground flours and pastry is a bonus.

You should be physically fit for lifting heavy doughs and flour sacks and tasks that requires physical strength. You should be able to work well in a fast-paced environment and have strong multitasking and organizational skills