At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate bakery team and create amazing gluten-free sourdough.
- Company: Itera Bakery, a dedicated gluten-free artisan bakery in Brunswick.
- Benefits: $80,000-$85,000 salary, superannuation, annual reviews, and staff discounts.
- Other info: Enjoy a collaborative workplace with free coffee and training opportunities.
- Why this job: Join us to redefine gluten-free baking and make delicious products.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Head Baker or similar, with a passion for sourdough.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
We are looking for an experienced Head Baker to lead our small bakery team, take ownership of daily production and maintain the quality and consistency at the heart of what we do. This is a genuinely hands-on leadership role. You will work alongside your team throughout production while coordinating workflow, supporting and developing our bakers, and ensuring every product leaving the bakery meets our standards. You will also be trained in our unique proprietary gluten-free sourdough method, giving you the opportunity to bring your existing baking and sourdough expertise into a specialised artisan environment.
Key responsibilities
- Lead, organise and support the bakery team
- Coordinate daily production schedules and workflow
- Work hands-on in production while maintaining quality and presentation
- Manage production quantities, stock levels and ordering
- Train and develop team members while continuously improving bakery processes
About you
- A Certificate in Baking, trade qualification or equivalent recognised bakery qualification
- Experience as a Head Baker, Senior Baker, Bakery Supervisor or similar
- A sound understanding of sourdough baking processes
- The ability to organise production and confidently lead a small team
- Strong standards across quality, consistency, food safety and presentation
About us
Itera Bakery is a dedicated gluten-free artisan bakery in the heart of Brunswick, specialising in naturally fermented bread, pastries and baked goods. Everything is made in our dedicated gluten-free bakery using carefully developed blends of naturally gluten-free flours, starches and specialty grains. We are passionate about producing genuinely great baked goods and challenging expectations of what gluten-free baking can be.
$80,000-$85,000 + superannuation
Full-time, five-day working week
Training in our unique proprietary gluten-free sourdough method
Annual salary reviews
40% staff discount, including when visiting with family
10% discount on pantry items
Free coffee
A collaborative and respectful workplace
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