We're looking for an experienced Pastry Chef/Baker to join our growing small team on Waiheke Island. "Baker & Sun" (wholly owned by The Island Grocer) is a production bakery using energy provided by solar power. We're artisan focussed, baking a range of best quality sourdoughs, French pastry, cakes, and cabinet foods.
Applicants will be required to live on Waiheke Island as start times are typically 3-4am daily (commuting from Auckland is not an option as there are no ferries this early). You will also need to have (or be in the process of obtaining) a valid NZ drivers license.
Key Responsibilities:
Daily production of breads, pastries, cakes and slices,
Potential for occasional deployment as a kitchen-hand/sandwich maker in The Island Grocer kitchen,
Ability to work unsupervised, but also under leadership and instruction from the senior team,
Great attitude, sense of humour and a little flexibility around your work days. Hopefully you're creative too!
The skills and knowledge to work with best practice food handling and hygiene,
Assist with deliveries, ingredient ordering, inventory management and daily production scheduling,
Regular cleaning.
Applicant Criteria and Experience (Essential):
Previous proven commercial baking experience is essential,
You MUST have the right to live and work in New Zealand, AND EITHER LIVE ON WAIHEKE OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE HERE TO LIVE,
Great people and communication skills,
Passion for what you do,
Knowledge and experience with food safety and hygiene,
Experience with wheat and gluten free baking,
Applicant Criteria and Experience (Desirable):
Experience working in a New Zealand bakery or cafe,
A NZ drivers license,
You must hold either NZ Citizenship, residency, or an open work visa that entitles you to work in New Zealand.
To Apply:
Please email us with your CV and a covering letter indicating why you might like to work with us, your skills and experience, and also (if applicable) details of your current visa and expiry dates. Only applications with a CV and covering letter will be considered.
We will only reply to those applicants who make the shortlist for selection (so please don't be offended if you don't hear back from us:-) The successful applicant may be required to undergo a pre-emplyment drug test and also provide evidence of a clean criminal record.
Contact: (email protected)