Bakers Required In New Zealand

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We are seeking a skilled and passionate Qualified Baker to join our production team at The Donut Factory in Papamoa. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to play a key role in a Monday-to-Friday operation, ensuring our delicious products are made with the highest standards of quality and consistency. If you have a strong plant-based baking background and thrive in a collaborative, process-driven environment, we’d love to welcome you to our success story.

Company Overview

The Donut Factory is a proud food manufacturer based in the heart of Papamoa. We are dedicated to creating quality products that bring joy to our customers. Our team is the foundation of our success, and we foster an environment where talent, passion, and collaboration are valued. Joining us means becoming an integral part of a business committed to excellence in every batch we produce.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of our baking team, you will be responsible for the end-to-end quality of our production. Your core duties will include:

• Operating and overseeing plant-based baking machinery and production lines to manufacture our products efficiently and to specification.
• Utilising your deep understanding of ingredients and processes to make precise adjustments, ensuring consistent batch quality.
• Strictly adhering to all food safety, quality, and workplace health and safety procedures and company policies.
• Proactively monitoring equipment to ensure it runs smoothly and without interruption, troubleshooting minor issues where possible.
• Working collaboratively with the Factory Manager and team members to meet daily production targets and share knowledge for continuous improvement.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and contributing to a high-performance team culture.

Qualifications

We are looking for a qualified professional with a proven track record in manufacturing. The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in a plant-based baking role.
• A strong passion for baking and a commitment to ongoing learning and development.
• Excellent practical knowledge of work health and safety, with relevant certificates (e.g., H&S, Food Safety) being highly regarded.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills for accurate recipe following and documentation.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a close-knit team.
• A positive, professional attitude and a reliable work ethic.

Benefits and Perks

This role offers a solid foundation for a baking professional looking for stability and a positive work environment. We offer:

• A competitive hourly wage, with a base pay range of $38,000 – $60,000 per year (pro-rated for part-time hours).
• The opportunity to be a key player in a local manufacturing business.
• A supportive team environment where your expertise is valued.
• The satisfaction of contributing to a quality product enjoyed by the community.

How to Apply

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If you are a qualified baker with the experience and passion we are looking for, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant plant baking experience and why you are the right fit for The Donut Factory team.

Take the next step in your baking career with us. We look forward to receiving your application.