Full-Time Baker or Apprentice – Immediate Start

📍 Lobethal Bakery, Adelaide Hills, SA

We’re looking for a motivated full-time baker (or apprentice baker) to join our team at Lobethal Bakery. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly, energetic team environment, where traditional baking and quality products are at the heart of what we do.

About the Role

• Full-time position with immediate start

• Early morning shifts (typically starting around 3:00am, anywhere between 1:00–4:00am)

• Saturday shifts required as part of the roster rotation – no Sunday work

• Hands-on baking of breads, cakes, and pastries

• Work as part of a passionate, skilled team

• Pathways available for both experienced bakers and apprentices starting out

What We Offer

• A welcoming team culture in a busy country bakery

• Stable, ongoing full-time work

• Apprenticeship option available – ideal if you’re looking to begin your career in baking

• On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced bakers

• Opportunities to grow your skills and contribute to a bakery with over 50 years of tradition

About You

If you’re experienced:

• Several years of experience as a professional Baker or Pastry Chef

• Formal qualifications in baking or a related culinary field (desirable)

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high standards

If you’re starting out:

• Enthusiasm for baking and a willingness to learn

• Reliable, hardworking, and a great team player

• Ready to commit to an apprenticeship pathway

For both:

• Excellent time management and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to lift up to 25kg and stand for extended periods

About Us

The Lobethal Bakery has proudly served the Adelaide Hills community for over 50 years. Built on a tradition of quality and craftsmanship, we have earned a strong reputation for producing fresh, high-quality breads, cakes, and pastries. Our commitment is to continue the heritage of classic baking while also introducing new favourites that bring joy to our customers. By maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality, we honour the trust that generations of locals and visitors have placed in us.