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Baker – Sweet/Cake Focus


NEW WORLD STANMORE

SWEET/CAKE BAKER

New World Stanmore is a great community supermarket in the heart of Christchurch. We are looking for an experienced Sweet/Cake Baker to join our Bakery team. This is a full-time role (40 hours per week). Proposed roster is 6am-2.30pm.

Daily Tasks Involved in the role: 

  • Make quiches, cheesecakes, choc mousse, tiramisu, sticky date puddings, custard squares, sponges. Bake pies
  • Christmas production – cakes, puddings, etc.
  • Bake all sweet line e.g. Instore bar cakes, Instore banana, ginger, date loafs, muffins, cookies, friands, mini banana loaves, croissants, danishes
  • Help with the icing of donuts and sweet bun
  • Organise catering. Slice platters, creamed scones and lamingtons
  • Ensuring food safety and health & safety standards are met
  • Delivering exceptional customer service
  • Ensuring all products are merchandised to a high standard
  • Working with and ensuring all bakery equipment is operated and maintained correctly
  • Maintaining a positive working relationship with the whole bakery team and the wider New World Stanmore team

The person we are looking for will have the following attributes:

  • Good baking experience with strong exposure to the sweet baking side
  • Be able to work well in a small team, but also be able to complete tasks unassisted in the required timeframe
  • Must be able to show initiative, plus be honest and reliable
  • Must be physically fit as they will be on their feet all day
  • Must have a positive approach to their day and have a ‘can-do’ attitude
  • Have a passion for giving excellent customer service and going the extra mile for our customers
  • Must have great presentation skills and attention to detail

If you are interested in this role please apply via the Foodstuffs careers page. Overseas applicants must hold New Zealand citizenship, New Zealand Permanent Residency or a Valid New Zealand Work Permit. We will begin interviewing as applicants come in and will close the advert early if we find the right person. We look forward to receiving your application!

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Permanent Full Time

Job no: 8112.029

Location: Christchurch

Closing Date: Sunday, 15 March 2026