Production Assistant - Bakery

Tasty Fresh Food Co
Ferntree Gully VIC 3156

Posted 1 month ago

From $32 an hour
Senior Level
Casual
Accommodation Included

The Role

BAKERY Assistant

Pastry cook, pie maker, passionate home baker or foodie, here is your next career opportunity!

Please Note

  • Due to the variety and volumes of our products, candidates should be aware that working with certain food products, e.g. meats, dairy or gluten-based items is a requirement of this role
  • Payrate listed is for an adult 21+ years old and will be less for younger applicants

Experienced professionals looking for change and/or the opportunity to love coming to work, here it is!

From our Head Office location in Ferntree Gully, our in-house bakery supplies our 70 lunch vans across Melbourne and surrounds with fresh and delicious pies, sausage rolls, cakes and slices on a daily basis.

Establish a great work-life balance with these rare bakery hours!

  • Up to $32 per hour casual adult rate (21+)
  • 3-5 shifts per week, 12 to 40 hours per week
  • Shift length 4-8 hours
  • Monday to Friday shifts rostered from 11.00am – 6.00pm
  • Occasional Sunday shifts may be offered,Sunday availability highly regarded

Role tasks and opportunities

  • Making/baking pies, pasties, sweets
  • Preparation and weighing of ingredients
  • Mixing, making and sheeting pastry – sheeting experience required
  • Oven work and baking
  • Practicing cleanliness and hygiene at all times in line with HACCP requirements
  • Some computer based work

Interested?…

If you have experiencein a bakery role, this is highly regarded!

  • Knowledge of baking, cooking and food is good, having PASSION for it is essential
  • You have a CAN DO, hardworking attitude
  • You take pride in your reliability, punctualityand strong work ethic
  • You thrive in a fast paced environment, working unsupervisedand love being a valued, contributing member of a supportive team

Your values are our values:

  • Integrity
  • Team
  • Win Win
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Respect

What’s in it for you?

  • A career– not just a job. We love to promote from within and offer fantastic opportunities including development opportunities at our interstate depots
  • True work-life balance with great hours and shifts on offer, as well as free onsite parking, staff discount and take home goodies
  • Enjoy great friendships within your team and supportive, approachable leaders with full trainingprovided, excellent ongoing support, rewards and recognition
  • Peace of mind knowing all excess food is donated to Oz Harvest or Vinnies at the end of each day
  • It all starts at the top and Colin is GREAT!

Be part of this highly successful and iconic Australian company known for its great culture and strong sense of team!

APPLY Now!

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Free food

Schedule:

  • Afternoon shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • Shift work
  • Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

  • Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Ferntree Gully VIC 3156: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Bakery: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

  • English (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

  • Previous experience in agricultural work preferred
  • Physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Valid driver's license (essential)
  • Strong work ethic and reliability
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Who You Are (Qualifications)

What We Offer (Perks & Benefits)

Competitive Salary

Above award rates with performance bonuses

Accommodation Provided

On-site housing available for workers