Baker
- Prepare and produce a variety of pastry products
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards
- Collaborate with the bakery team for efficient operations
Pane e Pizza
Position: Baker
Position Type: Full-time
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: $79,600.00 per annum plus superannuation
Location: 36/38 North St, Hadfield VIC 3046, Australia
About Us – Pane e Pizza
Pane e Pizza is a family-run Italian restaurant, bakery, and pizzeria located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. Known for our authentic Italian cuisine, artisan breads, woodfired pizzas, handmade pasta dishes, and traditional family recipes, we have built a strong reputation within the local community for quality food and warm hospitality.
Our menu features a diverse range of Italian dishes including woodfired pizzas, pasta, risotto, seafood, parmigiana, grilled meats, breakfast items, desserts, and freshly baked bakery products prepared using high-quality ingredients and traditional techniques.
About the Role
Pane e Pizza is seeking a qualified and experienced Baker to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. This is a hands‑on Baker position responsible for preparing, producing and finishing a variety of pastry products in line with bakery standards. The role involves early starts, consistent production work, and maintaining high quality across all items.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Inspect equipment cleanliness and verify premises are compliant with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards before commencing production runs.
- Assess quality of raw materials and measure ingredients accurately according to recipe requirements.
- Developing new recipes for breads, pastries and other baked goods.
- Ordering and managing inventory of baking supplies.
- Operating bakery equipment including mixers, sheeters, ovens, and proofers safely and efficiently to bake bread and other bakery products.
- Monitoring baking processes to ensure correct temperature, timing, and product consistency.
- Applying glazes, icings, or other toppings using spatulas or brushes.
- Packaging and displaying finished bakery products.
- Managing stock including rotation, storage, and preparation of ingredients.
- Following production schedules to meet daily output requirements for retail and wholesale orders.
- Working collaboratively with the bakery team to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a relevant field.
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher relevant qualification in Culinary Arts or Kitchen Management.
- Ability to prepare and produce a range of baked goods to a consistent standard.
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and safe equipment operation.
- Ability to work efficiently during early‑morning shifts and meet production deadlines.
- Friendly and professional customer service skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
Ready to Join Us?
Bring your creativity, passion, and pastry skills to Pane e Pizza and join a team that shares a love for exceptional food, great experiences, and even better people.
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