Job description

Publique Bakery Melbourne VIC 3000

Full Time Baker SALARY $80,000 + SUPERANNUATION

SUMMARY We are seeking a skilled and motivated Baker to join our team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, baking and presenting a variety of bread, rolls, pastries and other baked goods while ensuring high standards of quality, food safety and hygiene. The ideal applicant will have relevant qualifications and/or industry experience, excellent baking skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

DUTIES
• Check the cleanliness of equipment and the operation of premises before production runs to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
• Check the quality of raw materials and weigh ingredients.
• Knead, mature, cut, mould, mix and shape dough and pastry goods.
• Prepare pastry fillings.
• Monitor oven temperatures and product appearance to determine baking times.
• Coordinate the forming, loading, baking, unloading, de-panning and cooling of batches of bread, rolls and pastry products.
• Glaze buns and pastries, and decorate cakes with cream and icing.
• Operate machines that roll and mould dough and cut biscuits.
• Empty, clean and grease baking trays, tins and other baking equipment.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards at all times.

REQUIRED SKILLS
• AQF Certificate III in Baking including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV in Baking or a related field.
• Alternatively, a minimum of one year of relevant full-time work experience may substitute for formal qualifications.
• Proven experience in a commercial bakery environment.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, including early mornings, weekends and public holidays.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

How to apply: Applications open on 30 June 2026 and close on 30 July 2026 Please send your CV to . Please include the job role title in your email.