Passionate Baker - Matamata

We are offering competitive rates reflective of qualifications and current skill level, and career progression opportunities for the right candidate in a fun and challenging environment. The rate for a qualified baker will be $29.66-$30 per hour, we also will help with relocation costs for you and your family. New World Matamata is located in a central location of the Upper North Island – with only a short 45 minutes to Mt Maunganui, Rotorua and Hamilton.

We proudly craft our breads and pastry from scratch (no premixes here) with an emphasis on freshly made products.

Qualifications, Experience & Key Tasks:

• Bakery Qualification Level 4 or higher is required
• 1-2 years previous baking experience essential
• Previous supermarket retail experience
• Baking required daily levels of bread, rolls and other bread products 
• Baking, icing, and decorating cakes for customer orders as well as for display
• Preparing and baking pastries including appropriate fillings
• Producing other bakery specific products as required i.e. scones, muffins, biscuits, slices fresh cream products, pies, sausage rolls, pizzas, etc. 
• Receive inwards goods ensuring products meet Food Safety requirements
• Maintain daily production schedule and minimise wastage
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and able to effectively resolve all customer related enquiries
• Healthy and physically fit to work in a fast-paced bakery team
• Reliable team player able to work early starts and/or late finishes with flexibility to work non rostered days as required

To apply for this position, you must be legally permitted to work in New Zealand. Applications will be processed as soon as received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications close: 10th January 2025