About the role

Cannibal Creek Bakehouse is a historic wood fired bakery built in Garfield Victoria baking artisan sourdough breads, pies, sausage rolls, toasties, and cakes. We are seeking an experienced and talented Head Baker to join our team. As Head Baker, you will be responsible for overseeing all baking operations and ensuring the highest quality breads, pastries and other baked goods are produced daily. This is a full-time role based in our century old wood fired bakery. Full training will be provided regarding the operation of our scotch oven & sourdough processes, but you will be expected to be totally proficient in mixing, hand shaping, managing fermentation, and managing the baking loads/times around the ovens capacity/availability.

What you'll be doing

Manage the daily baking schedule and workflow to meet production targets

Oversee the preparation, mixing, proofing and baking of bread, pastries and other baked goods

Ensure all baked products meet the bakery's high standards for taste, texture and appearance

Train, supervise and develop the bakery team to maintain exceptional product quality

Implement and maintain strict food safety and hygiene practices

Continuously research and develop new recipes and baking techniques, while maintaining the standards of our core lines

Order and manage inventory of ingredients and baking supplies

Collaborate with the management team to improve operations and drive business growth

What we're looking for

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Head Baker or equivalent role in a commercial bakery environment

Formal training or qualification in baking or patisserie preferred

Expert knowledge of baking techniques, food safety regulations and inventory management

Excellent attention to detail and ability to consistently produce high-quality baked goods

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and develop a team

Passionate about creating innovative baked products and staying up-to-date with industry trends

Willing to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays as required

What we offer

At Cannibal Creek Bakehouse, we are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment for our team. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented group of people and develop your skills in a fast-paced but rewarding setting. We offer competitive remuneration, opportunities for career progression, and a range of employee benefits.

About us

Cannibal Creek Bakehouse is a family-owned artisanal bakery that has been serving the local community for nearly 10 years under its current ownership, using the original scotch oven which has been baking the communities bread for over 100 years! Our mission is to bake the finest quality breads, pastries and desserts using only the freshest and highest-quality ingredients. We take great pride in our products and are passionate about sharing our love of baking the traditional way with our customers.

Apply now to join our talented team at Cannibal Creek Bakehouse!