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Bakers Assistant (Tannery)

Bellbird Baked Goods LtdNew Zealand

1 day ago

Job description

This listing was posted on the 26 August 2025.

Job Description

Do you have the ‘main ingredients’ to become our next Bakers Assistant?

Joining at a time of expansion, it is a busy and exciting time for our team. Based at our Tannery location, we are looking for someone who will compliment our strong team of dedicated specialty bakers. This opportunity would suit those that for those who are having a passion for bread products, and are looking for a career pathway to develop their own skills further.

Permanent full time position
Rostered 8 hour shifts, could include working across either early mornings, afternoons or evenings
Weekend availability required e.g. at least one weekend day per week

Tasks & Responsibilities

Mixing

Cut and shape dough

Baking

Keeping workplace clean and organised

Working to a consistent pace to ensure products are ready on time

Supporting the production team

Overall this role exists to ensure that all products are produced consistently to the highest standard to meet customer expectations. We are looking for someone who has a passion for our products, who is keen to learn, and enthusiastic about delivering a great end product to the customer.

Qualifications & Experience

Any experience in artisan bakery making similar style of products (sourdough bread, French-style viennoiserie) would be preferred

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with others

Excellent time management skills and attention to detail

Safe and capable lifting skills from working in physical, busy environment

Can work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines

This role would suit someone who takes upmost pride in their work, and is looking for the opportunity to work alongside our senior bakers to improve their own craft skills.

If your experience is in a supermarket production environment, are a chef, or cake maker from another industry / discipline, it is unlikely we are going to be a good fit for you. This role will primarily be focused on the art and science of artisan bread making.

We offer a supportive team culture, discounts on staff products, and the opportunity to grow with us.

To apply, please submit :

CV detailing your previous work history

Covering letter detailing your motivation, please include at least a couple of sentences about why you are interested in working for Bellbird

Any additional portfolio or evidence of prior baking work, we would love to see what you have been proud to make in the past

Bringing people on board who are passionate about what Bellbird creates, including how they can contribute to our positive team culture, is really important to us. Candidates who are more likely to succeed in their application will take the time to demonstrate the above in their approach.

This position requires you to be entitled to work in NZ, a current valid work visa or evidence of right to work will need to be provided. If you are based overseas and do not have the right to work in NZ unfortunately we will not be able to take your interest further at this time.

Who to contact

If you wish to apply and / or for more information, send your CV, cover letter and references to

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