Qualified Baker

New World Pioneer is a large-format, locally owned and operated supermarket in Palmerston North. With a team of 200+ staff, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service every day.

Our Bakery Department is progressive and passionate about quality. We actively encourage and support our team to upskill through in-store training and apprenticeships. To continue delivering the very best to our customers, we are looking for an enthusiastic Qualified Baker to join our locally owned bakery team.

 

About the Role

This is a full-time position, working Tuesday to Saturday, 3:00am – 11:30am.
You will be involved across the bakery department, from bread and dough production through to cake side.

 

Key responsibilities include:

 

• Preparation and baking of bread doughs from scratch
• Producing a wide range of bakery products
  
• Working with ovens and provers
• Maintaining efficiency within daily production schedules
• Heavy lifting of up to 25kg
• Ensuring compliance with our Food Control Plan and Health & Safety programme
• Contributing positively to a high-production, team-focused bakery environment

About You

The successful applicant will have:

 

• A recognised baking qualification 
  
• Proven experience in a high-production bakery environment
  
• A genuine passion for baking and creating quality products
  
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
  
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
• A positive, self-motivated, can-do attitude
  
• Strong attention to detail
  
• A customer-focused mindset
  
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team

 

Applicants must hold New Zealand Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or a valid NZ work permit

Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand

 

How to Apply

If you believe you have the right attitude, experience, and attributes for this role, please apply online now, including your cover letter and full CV.

 

Alternatively, applications can be sent to:
lilly.bruntonjohnson@nw.co.nz

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.