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Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Are you a skilled baker with a passion for the artistry of French patisserie and bread? La Voie Française, a beloved and bustling bakery on Dominion Road, is seeking an experienced Head Baker and/or Pastry Chef to lead our early morning production. This is a hands-on leadership role for a creative individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes immense pride in crafting authentic, beautiful baked goods from scratch. If you have a deep knowledge of French techniques and a love for detail, we invite you to bring your talent to our friendly team.
Company Overview
La Voie Française is a cornerstone of Dominion Road, bringing a genuine taste of France to our local community. We are known for our authentic pastries, artisan bread, and warm, welcoming atmosphere. Our team is built on a shared passion for quality and craftsmanship, operating like a close-knit family where everyone contributes to our daily success. Joining us means becoming part of a dynamic business where your expertise will be valued and your creations will delight our loyal customers every day.
Key Responsibilities
As the Head Baker-Pastry Chef, you will be at the heart of our kitchen operations from the early hours. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading the preparation of all our baked goods, pastries, and doughs, meticulously following each stage of our traditional recipes to ensure consistent, high-quality results.
- Crafting and presenting pastries and breads with a beautiful, refined finish that meets our high visual standards.
- Working collaboratively with other bakers to manage kitchen workflow efficiently, ensuring all products are ready for the day’s service.
- Taking full responsibility for kitchen compliance with all occupational health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.
- Overseeing daily kitchen setup, including checking the readiness and safety of all equipment and ensuring the workspace is impeccably clean before production begins.
- Managing ingredient quality by checking stock levels, expiry dates, and accurately weighing components for each batch.
- Adjusting production volumes and baking times based on sales forecasts, stock levels, and even daily factors like weather to ensure optimal freshness and minimise waste.
- Preparing for the next day’s bake by cleaning, greasing, and organising all baking trays, moulds (such as for canelés and madeleines), and equipment.
Qualifications
We are looking for a dedicated professional with a solid foundation in French baking. The ideal candidate will possess:
- A minimum of three years of proven, relevant experience as a Baker or Pastry Chef, preferably in a production bakery or high-quality patisserie.
- A sound, practical knowledge of French pastries, viennoiserie, and artisan bread-making techniques.
- Exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a genuine love for creative, precise work.
- A proactive willingness to continuously learn and replenish your professional knowledge.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team in our early morning environment (5:00 AM start).
- Weekend availability is preferred for this role.
Benefits and Perks
This is a full-time role with a respected local business. We offer a package designed for a dedicated professional:
- A stable, full-time roster of 40 hours per week across 5 days, with an early finish allowing for your afternoon.
- A competitive hourly rate of $16.00.
- The opportunity to work within a friendly, supportive, and passionate team atmosphere.
- The creative satisfaction of working with authentic French recipes and seeing your creations enjoyed by our community daily.
- The stability of a key leadership role in a well-established and busy local bakery.
How to Apply
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If you have the experience, passion, and early-rising spirit to lead our bakery team, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your current CV and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience, particularly with French bakery items, to our management team. We are excited to meet a talented baker who can help us continue our tradition of excellence on Dominion Road.
