Baker

Description

Summary: Join a well-established food manufacturing business as a hands-on Baker, preparing and baking pastry and dough products at scale in a fast-paced production environment. Highlights: 1. Work with set recipes and commercial bakery equipment 2. Be part of a supportive production team ensuring quality and consistency 3. Opportunity to work in a well-established food manufacturing business A well-established food manufacturing business in Maketu, Bay of Plenty is looking for a hands-on Baker** to join their production team. This role suits someone who enjoys working with set recipes, commercial bakery equipment, and being part of a fast-paced production environment where consistency and quality matter. **About the role:** You'll be responsible for preparing and baking pastry and dough products at scale, working alongside a supportive production team to meet daily output and quality standards. **What you'll be doing:** * Preparing doughs, mixes, fillings, and pastry according to set recipes and batch specifications. * Operating commercial mixers, ovens, proofers, sheeters, and other bakery equipment * Monitoring baking times, temperatures, and product quality across production runs * Following strict food safety, hygiene, and allergen protocols (HACCP, GMP, MPI requirements) * Completing production records and reporting any variances * Working closely with the production team to meet daily output targets and minimise wastage * Identifying and flagging issues with dough consistency, ingredients, or equipment * Cleaning and maintaining equipment and work areas to required standards * Assisting with stock rotation and checking ingredient availability * Working safely in a warm, fast-paced, physically demanding environment **About you** * Commercial or production bakery experience * Comfortable working with large batches and standardised recipes * Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices * Physically fit and reliable, with a strong work ethic * Able to work early starts and repetitive tasks * A team player who takes pride in consistent output If this sounds like the right fit for you, apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat at **avni.jain@persolapac.com**