About the Role
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Baker / Pastry Intern to join our production team. This internship offers hands-on experience in artisan baking, pastry preparation, food production and kitchen operations within a professional café and bakery environment.
You will work closely with our bakers/pastry team to learn the fundamentals of producing high-quality baked goods while gaining practical experience in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
Baking & Pastry Production
- Assist in the preparation and production of breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods.
- Support daily mise en place and ingredient preparation.
- Weigh, measure and prepare ingredients according to recipes and production schedules.
- Assist with mixing, shaping, proofing, baking, decorating and finishing products.
- Ensure consistency in product quality, taste and presentation.
Production Operations
- Support daily production planning and execution.
- Assist with packing, labeling and storing finished products.
- Maintain proper stock rotation and storage practices following FIFO principles.
- Help monitor ingredient inventory and notify supervisors of low stock levels.
Food Safety & Hygiene
- Follow food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards at all times.
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
- Ensure equipment, tools and production areas are cleaned and maintained properly.
- Adhere to company policies and standard operating procedures.
Product Development & Learning
- Assist with recipe testing and product trials when required.
- Learn baking techniques, ingredient functionality and production methods.
- Participate in training sessions and team meetings.
- Demonstrate initiative, curiosity and a willingness to learn.
Team Support & Culture
- Work collaboratively with the bakery, pastry, kitchen and café teams.
- Support production during peak periods and special events.
- Assist with other operational duties as assigned by supervisors.
What You Will Learn
- Commercial bakery and pastry production processes.
- Bread making, pastry preparation and dessert production techniques.
- Ingredient handling and recipe execution.
- Food safety, hygiene and quality control standards.
- Production planning, inventory management and kitchen workflow.
- Teamwork and communication in a professional food production environment.