Baker – Full Time
Business: MARC SWEETS & SAVOURIES PTY. LTD. (ABN 58 115 824 345)
Trading Name: CBD Cakes
Location: Marrickville NSW, Australia
Salary: AU$75,000 – AU$85,000 per annum + Superannuation
Job Published: 29 May 2026
Applications Close:27 June 2026
About the Business:
This position is being advertised on behalf of MARC SWEETS & SAVOURIES PTY. LTD. trading as CBD Cakes.
CBD Cakes operates within the Australian baking and cake production industry and is committed to producing high-quality cakes, pastries, desserts, and specialty baked products while maintaining exceptional standards of food safety, product consistency, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. The business operates in a fast-paced production environment and places a strong emphasis on quality workmanship, efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement.
About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated Baker to join our team on a full-time basis. This is a hands-on position requiring strong baking skills, cake decorating expertise, sound product knowledge, and the ability to work efficiently within a commercial cake production environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, baking, assembling, decorating, and finishing a variety of cakes, pastries, desserts, and specialty baked products while maintaining production schedules, quality standards, stock control, and food safety requirements.
This is a full-time permanent position based on a minimum 38-hour working week.
Key Responsibilities:
Bakery Production and Cake Decorating:
- Prepare, mix, bake, assemble, decorate, and finish a variety of cakes, pastries, desserts, and specialty baked products in accordance with established recipes and production requirements.
- Apply cake decorating techniques including piping, frosting, fondant application, glazing, filling, layering, finishing, and decorative presentation.
- Produce custom cakes and specialty orders in accordance with customer specifications, design requirements, and quality standards.
- Operate commercial baking and cake production equipment safely and efficiently to achieve production targets.
- Monitor baking times, temperatures, product appearance, texture, and consistency throughout all stages of production.
- Ensure consistency in product quality, presentation, flavour, and decorative finishes.
- Produce baked products in accordance with daily production schedules and customer demand.
- Maintain high standards of workmanship and attention to detail across all products.
Product Development and Recipe Management:
- Assist in developing, testing, and refining recipes to maintain quality and product consistency.
- Contribute ideas for new cakes, desserts, pastries, specialty products, and seasonal offerings.
- Participate in product costing activities to support profitability and operational efficiency.
- Monitor customer feedback and sales trends to identify opportunities for product improvement.
- Assist in maintaining standardised recipes, decorating specifications, and production procedures.
Stock Control and Ingredient Management:
- Monitor stock levels of ingredients, decorating materials, and packaging supplies to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Assist with ordering, receiving, checking, and storing ingredients and supplies.
- Apply FIFO stock rotation principles to minimise spoilage and wastage.
- Conduct stocktakes and monitor ingredient usage to assist with cost control.
- Maintain accurate inventory and purchasing records as required.
Team Collaboration and Workplace Support:
- Work collaboratively with bakery staff and management to ensure efficient daily operations.
- Provide guidance and assistance to junior bakery staff and apprentices where required.
- Maintain a productive, organised, and professional working environment.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues regarding production requirements and operational issues.
- Contribute positively to workplace culture and team performance.
Food Safety and Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with Australian Food Safety Standards, food handling requirements, and company procedures.
- Maintain safe food preparation, storage, and sanitation practices throughout all production activities.
- Maintain cleaning schedules, production records, and food safety documentation as required.
- Ensure bakery equipment and machinery are operated safely and maintained appropriately.
- Comply with Workplace Health and Safety requirements at all times.
Operational Administration and Reporting:
- Assist with maintaining production records, wastage reports, and operational documentation.
- Support supplier liaison activities including checking deliveries and ingredient quality.
- Assist in monitoring production efficiency, ingredient usage, and product yields.
- Participate in compliance reviews, audits, and other administrative requirements as required.
Mandatory Requirements:
- AQF Certificate IV in Baking, Baking and Pastry, Commercial Baking, or a closely related field.
- Applicants holding the above qualification must have either:
- A minimum of 1 year full-time relevant experience in an Australian commercial bakery, cake production facility, patisserie, or food production environment; or
- Successful completion of a minimum 2-year structured workplace-based training placement or apprenticeship within the Australian baking or hospitality industry.
- Demonstrated experience working within an Australian commercial bakery, cake production facility, patisserie, or similar food production environment.
- Demonstrated experience in cake assembly, finishing, decorating, and presentation techniques.
- Strong working knowledge of Australian Food Safety Standards, food handling practices, and hygiene requirements applicable to commercial food production environments.
- Sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety obligations applicable to bakery and food production operations.
- Experience in ingredient management, stock control, inventory procedures, and supplier coordination.
Core Competencies:
- Strong technical baking skills across cakes, pastries, desserts, and specialty baked products.
- Advanced cake decorating skills including piping, frosting, fondant work, finishing, and decorative presentation.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced commercial bakery or cake production environment while maintaining quality standards.
- Sound understanding of baking processes, recipe execution, cake assembly, decorating techniques, and product finishing.
- Strong understanding of Australian food safety and hygiene requirements.
- Effective organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple production tasks and meet strict production deadlines.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to maintain consistency in product quality, presentation, and production standards.
- Commitment to workplace safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV on or before the closing date by clicking the Apply button.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.