Le Peche Gourmand is a boutique artisan French boulangerie patisserie in the heart of the Goldfields, Victoria, 20min drive to Daylesford, 15min to Ballarat. We are looking for a qualified baker with a passion for their craft to join our team. Our philosophy is about creating and baking products from scratch daily that taste and look beautiful with an uncompromising approach to quality, honouring traditional recipes, using local and seasonal ingredients. We bake on a small scale to allow us to be as hands on as possible. We pride ourselves on consistently providing a product of excellence. We do not use any packaged products or pre-mixes. With access to the best ingredients Australia has to offer, the opportunity to excel through hard work will reward the successful candidate.

Job tasks & responsibilities:

working to a production schedule to prepare all products from scratch

preparation of ingredients for daily production

operating mixers and other equipment

oven work

dividing and moulding artisan and sweet dough by hand

finishing of products to a consistently high standard

general and cleaning duties required

must be flexible and have a can do attitude

weekend required

night shifts required

be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency

Working hours vary between 12am and 12pm.

Skills & experience :

strong knowledge of sourdough

experience in artisan baking in a professional food service is not a necessity but an advantage

an eye for detail with an appreciation for good bread

strong organisational and time management skills

excellent food hygiene standards with an understanding of HACCP preferred

excellent physical fitness

ability to adapt to flexible schedule across nights and weekends

excellent work ethic, punctual, a great attitude and passionate about your job

This is a full-time permanent position for the right candidate which will require flexibility and night shift on a rotating roster. Only apply if you are available for required hours.

If you are interested please apply in the store with a resume and cover letter.