Molly Woppy is a family-owned, artisan Cookie and Baking food business. We are a stable fast growing business that is really going places. Our products are unique and made with passion, care, and heart. They are sold in cafes, supermarkets, and other outlets around the country and beyond. We have significant growth and have an opportunity for an experienced LEAD BAKER/PASTRY CHEF to join our committed and professional team. Someone who can bring their leadership, baking skills and energy to join our growing and expanding bakery production team, to do what we believe in and to love what you do. What's the role? On a day to day basis you will: Take ownership of the day to day operations of our bakery to ensure production goals are achieved Show proven leadership and have the ability and willingness to pass on knowledge to other team members adding value to a strong and happy environment.Work with our operations management to grow our teams capability. Be hands on guiding team members, training, overseeing quality, improving processes and systems. You will understand baking fundamentals and workings to solve issues and provide solutions. Have strong knowledge of bakery and packaging workings and equipment.Be a great communicator who enjoys leading and working with a team.Build a strong and happy work culture where your team members want to perform every day. You will have direct input into maintaining and improving all processes and systems.Have a creative flair when it comes to assisting with product development.What do I need to have? High energy, high standards, high performance.Consistent in character and work ethic's.Passionate about your role and work with purpose.The ability to build repour and gain respect from team members . Excellent English, both interpreting and comprehendingAttention to detail in a fast paced environmentAble to follow and add value to systems and processesHave a background in baking in a production environment.Have minimum 5 years previous food handling and bakery experienceOwnership of this roleOrganisational skills go without sayingStrong team management and leadership skills. Maintain a high level of quality at all times.Understand and follow food safety procedures.You need to be professional, reliable, committed and trustworthy.Have the ability to work to deadlines and have a great eye for detail.:Hours of Work: Monday – Friday (and occasionally Saturdays during peak seasons)Full timeDay shifts (early morning 5am start)What can Molly Woppy offer me? We can offer you a unique role that will get you out of bed in the mornings. You will join and be supported by a team of principled people, who are proud of our work and who care about what we do. You will have training benefits and opportunities to grow and promote yourself, as well as a competitive wage. If you are feeling inspired, have a real passion, real flavour and purpose, apply to join us now. How do I apply? We are looking for someone who is reliable, confident and accurate, with a can-do attitude who enjoys working in a busy team environment. If this sounds like the role you have been waiting for, please reply with CV and cover letter. You must be a New Zealand resident/citizen at the time you submit your application.