Roesa Holdings Pty Ltd

Baker / Pastry Chef – Hume ACT 2620

$75,000 - $80,000 Annual

Hume, 2620, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Trades & Services / Bakers & Pastry Chefs

Full time

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Posted 17/07/2025
Closed 16/08/2025

Business Name: Hume Bakery Pty Ltd (ABN 48 659 880 743)

Location: Hume, Australian Capital Territory 2620

Employment Type: Full-time, Ongoing

Salary Range: $75,000 – $80,000 per annum plus superannuation

We are seeking two skilled Bakers and two experienced Pastry Chefs to join our dynamic team. You'll be hands-on in producing a wide range of breads, pastries, and specialty items in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.


Benefits

· Work with an established team of industry professionals

· Access to quality equipment and ingredients

· Opportunities for career development and training


Task & responsibilities

As a Baker or Pastry Chef, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Bread Production: Mixing, kneading, shaping, and baking various types of bread including sourdough, artisan loaves, rolls, and baguettes using both traditional and modern methods.
  • Pastry and Dessert Preparation: Preparing, assembling, and baking a range of sweet and savoury pastries such as croissants, danishes, tarts, pies, and other baked goods.
  • Dough and Batter Management: Accurately measuring and mixing ingredients according to established recipes for a variety of doughs and batters, including laminated doughs and enriched doughs.
  • Decorating and Finishing: Crafting visually appealing finishes on pastries and cakes including icing, glazing, garnishing, and chocolate work where required.
  • Menu Development Support: Collaborating with the Head Baker and management to test and develop new products or improve existing ones based on seasonal produce and customer preferences.
  • Production Scheduling: Assisting in planning daily production volumes and timelines to meet wholesale, retail, and special order demands.
  • Inventory Management: Monitoring stock levels of raw materials and supplies; assisting with ordering and receiving ingredients, ensuring proper storage and rotation.
  • Quality Control: Ensuring that all baked goods meet Crust Bakery’s high standards for appearance, texture, and flavour, and that consistency is maintained across batches.
  • Equipment Handling: Safely operating and maintaining commercial baking equipment such as ovens, mixers, proofers, sheeters, and dough dividers.
  • Hygiene and Compliance: Maintaining strict adherence to food safety, workplace health and safety standards, and bakery cleanliness protocols at all times.
  • Teamwork and Communication: Collaborating closely with the kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth daily operations, including accurate fulfilment of orders and minimisation of waste.

Qualification & experience

  • Minimum2 years of relevant industry experience in a high-production environment
  • Strong knowledge of dough fermentation, baking times, and bakery operations
  • Ability to work early morning shifts, weekends, and in a fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail and a passion for artisan baking 
  • A relevant qualification in Baking or Patisserie (e.g. Certificate III or higher) is preferred, though not essential for candidates with strong hands-on experience.

About Company

Hume Bakery is a key production arm of L’épi Artisan Bakery, dedicated to crafting a wide range of handcrafted breads, pastries, and specialty items. Located in Hume ACT, our facility produces fresh bakery and pastry goods daily, supplying numerous cafés and retail outlets across Canberra. Renowned for quality, consistency, and innovation, we take pride in our artisanal approach and commitment to excellence in every product we make.

If you are passionate about producing quality bakery items and eager to be part of a brand known for its commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining why you believe you are the ideal fit.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process. We sincerely appreciate your interest and thank you in advance for taking the time to apply.

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