Are you passionate about food & coffee? Do you have experience as a Baker? If you are keen to be a part of a diverse team, then we’d love to hear from you!
A Little About Us:
At Allpress we're a team of dedicated people who care about each other, our customers and believe in what we do. We're espresso specialists, roasting and serving beautiful coffee in New Zealand, Australia, UK, Japan and Singapore. Our Auckland cafés are "Spiritual Homes" where world-class coffee meets exceptional food experiences. We're passionate about quality, innovation, and creating memorable moments for our customers.
The Opportunity:
We're seeking a talented and creative Baker to join our Auckland team and play a pivotal role in expanding our food offering across our café locations. This is a unique opportunity to have significant creative input while working in your own dedicated baking space with a supportive, collaborative team.
Working Monday to Friday, you'll produce fresh baked goods daily for our Auckland cafés while also creating our signature biscotto for nationwide distribution to all Allpress cafés.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Creation & Development
Produce high-quality baked goods daily for Auckland café locations
Develop innovative recipes that keep us competitive and current with market trends
Create seasonal product rotations including specialty items (mince pies, hot cross buns, etc.)
Design and produce quarterly biscotto seasonal flavour rotations while maintaining core flavours
Oversee large-scale biscotto production for nationwide wholesale distribution
Operations & Quality Management
Ensure café cabinets remain fully stocked with diverse, premium products seven days a week
Manage ingredient sourcing, stock control, and delivery coordination
Establish and maintain consistent weekly production schedules
Implement efficient distribution systems between locations
Work with the National Hospitality Manager on product costings to achieve high margins
Collaboration & Leadership
Support and train new baking staff across Auckland locations
Share expertise with café teams through knowledge transfer
Collaborate with national and global hospitality teams on recipe development
Communicate production schedules and product availability effectively
Food Safety & Compliance
Maintain rigorous food safety standards and HACCP principles
Conduct temperature monitoring and maintain accurate compliance records
Implement allergen control procedures and prevent cross-contamination
Oversee cleaning and sanitization schedules for all baking equipment
Ensure all health and safety documentation is current and accurate
About You:
Essential
Proven experience as a Baker with strong technical skills
Creative mindset with ability to develop innovative products
Strong understanding of food costing and margin management
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Comprehensive knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP principles
Team player with strong communication skills
Commitment to quality and consistency
Desirable
Experience in café or wholesale bakery environments
Product development and recipe creation experience
Understanding of seasonal product planning
What We Offer
Monday to Friday schedule - enjoy your weekends
Your own dedicated baking space - creative freedom in a professional environment
Collaborative team culture - work with passionate hospitality professionals
Product development opportunities - bring your creative ideas to life
Career growth - be part of an expanding food offering within a respected brand
Competitive remuneration - reflective of your skills and experience
Supportive management - work closely with National Hospitality Manager
Who Doesn't Love a Perk!
Unlimited free coffee at work - fuel your creativity
Free parking - save money and park your car for free
250g of coffee beans weekly to take home, plus online staff discounts
Vibrant company culture with Friday drinks, and team events
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program - we care about your wellbeing
$200 wellbeing voucher annually
12-week company paid parental leave policy
Our Values
At Allpress, we value quality, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We're looking for someone who shares these values and is passionate about creating exceptional baked goods that enhance our customers' experience.
Diversity at Allpress
Allpress is committed to being an inclusive organisation where all people feel valued, respected, and engaged.
We pledge a commitment to:
Building an inclusive team and community who represent all groups in society
Empowering our people to continuously improve the way we work and promote equity
Removing barriers and the influence of bias
Creating a safe environment where we're encouraged to speak out against discrimination in any form
Cultivating a sense of belonging by encouraging our people to fearlessly bring their whole selves to work
Allpress Espresso is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you're passionate about food and coffee and want to be a part of a diverse team, then we'd love to hear from you!