Do you have a true passion for the craft of baking and take pride in creating consistent, high-quality products? The Donut Factory is searching for a skilled and dedicated Qualified Baker to join our production team at our Papamoa facility. This is a hands-on, Monday-to-Friday role where your expertise will be essential in mixing, monitoring, and mastering our production lines. You’ll be the key to ensuring every donut that leaves our factory meets our renowned standards, turning quality ingredients into the treats our customers love.
Company Overview
The Donut Factory is a beloved food manufacturer based right here in Papamoa, where we’ve built our reputation on crafting delicious, high-quality donuts. We believe that great taste comes from great care, and we pour that philosophy into every batch we make. As a close-knit team, we operate in a fast-paced and supportive environment where collaboration is key and everyone’s contribution is valued. Joining us means becoming part of a local success story, where your work has a direct and visible impact on our product and our community.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our operations. Your core duties will involve:
- Applying your deep understanding of baking ingredients to expertly adjust batches on the fly, guaranteeing the perfect texture, flavor, and consistency in every product.
- Taking ownership of our production machinery, learning its intricacies to optimize performance, minimize downtime, and ensure it runs smoothly and efficiently throughout your shift.
- Vigilantly adhering to all food safety protocols and company quality policies, making sure our standards for hygiene and product excellence are never compromised.
- Actively contributing to our team culture by sharing your knowledge, troubleshooting issues collaboratively, and helping to lift overall team performance.
- Meeting daily production targets within our busy factory environment, managing your time and workflow effectively to keep pace with demand.
- Conducting regular checks and minor maintenance on equipment, demonstrating a proactive approach to preventing interruptions before they happen.
Qualifications
We’re looking for someone who combines experience with a genuine enthusiasm for baking. The ideal candidate will bring:
- A solid background of at least 3 years in a plant-based or high-volume baking environment is essential.
- A strong, practical understanding of workplace health and safety, proven through your day-to-day actions in previous roles.
- Relevant Food Safety and Quality certificates are highly regarded, as is any formal Health and Safety certification.
- A real passion for the baking craft, coupled with a willing attitude to keep learning and developing your skills with our specific processes.
- Excellent teamwork skills you’re someone who communicates well, supports colleagues, and thrives in a collaborative setting.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills, necessary for accurately following recipes, recording data, and managing batch calculations.
- A consistently positive, professional attitude and a strong work ethic that your teammates can rely on.
Benefits and Perks
At The Donut Factory, we believe in supporting our team with more than just a great role. When you join us, you can expect:
- A stable, daytime schedule working Monday to Friday, allowing for a fantastic work-life balance.
- Salary Ranges 17$ per hr depends on experience
- The opportunity to be an integral part of a growing local business where you can see the results of your work.
- A supportive and friendly team environment where your input is valued and your growth is encouraged.
- Staff discounts on our delicious range of products, so you can enjoy the fruits of your labor.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to bring your baking talent to a thriving local factory, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your current CV and a brief note about your interest in this baker role to our Factory Manager. You can apply by emailing with the subject line “Qualified Baker Application” Applications will be reviewed as they come in, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. We’re excited to meet our next great baker
