We are always on the lookout for talented people who want to join the Volare team – from dedicated drivers, to brilliant bakers, fabulous front-of-housers, and precise packers – as long as you’re passionate about our mission to create better baked goods for everyone, we may just have a career for you!
Don’t see what you’re looking for from the list of job openings below? We still want to hear from you! Send your resume to info@volarebread.co.nz with an indication of what type of work you’re looking for and we’ll get back to you ASAP.
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS ↓
Retail / Front of House
PART-TIME & FULL-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE
We are ‘hospo’ without the table service and dishes. Super fast-paced and known as a staple amongst the locals, we are renowned for serving our customers with authentic, fresh handmade products alongside delicious coffee. With 5 busy stores operating 7 days a week, spotted throughout Hamilton, Cambridge and TA, we are on the hunt for exceptional staff to join our family.
FULL TIME position available in our Te Awamutu store
- Start mid-end January
- Tuesday – Saturday fixed days (7.30- 1.30 – sometimes until 3pm)
- Approximately 28 – 32 hours a week
PART TIME/FULL TIME positions available across our Hamilton and Cambridge stores
- Start mid – end January
- Can range from Monday – Sunday (6.30am starts – 1.30pm or 3.30pm finish times)
The successful applicant must be approachable and friendly, have initiative, and most of all, be passionate about helping our customers have the best experience.
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS
Barista experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided.
We are looking forward to a new year. If this is something you would like to be a part of, please email your CV to mailto:amy@volarebread.co.nz
Look forward to hearing from you!
Farmers Market Vendor
PART-TIME // AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY
We are looking for someone to join our Waikato Farmers Market Team to help run the Volare stall on Saturdays in Cambridge and/or Sundays in Hamilton.
This job is not for the fainthearted – the hours are from 4.30am to 1pm – but you’ll be working with an energetic team, in a great environment, with opportunities to grow within the company. You’ll be responsible for packing the product, driving to site, setting up the market stall, serving customers, packing the stall down and returning to the bakery to clean the market equipment so that it’s ready for the next week.
The right candidate will have the following:
- Cash handling experience in retail or hospitality.
- Full License with experience driving a manual/van
- Physically fit, able to lift 20kg.
- Proven reliability and availability to work weekends
To apply, please send your CV to robert@volarebread.co.nz with a few words about yourself!
Bread Baker | Commercial Product
FULL-TIME // IMMEDIATE START
We are looking for a Senior Baker for 35-40 hours per week to join our commercial team at our fast-paced bakery on Gallagher Drive in Hamilton. The position pays between $23.50-$26.50 per hour, depending on position and experience. Hours are Monday – Friday, with rotating shifts starting as early as 2am and finishing as late as 6pm.
The successful candidate will be competent in:
- Running multiple facets within the bake process
- Creation and development of new bread products
- Coordinating the forming, loading, baking, unloading, de-panning and cooling of batches of bread and bread roll products
- Slicing, packing and palletising products ready for distribution
- Health and safety standards
- Food safety standards
- Thinking outside the box as well as an understanding of lean production
You will report directly to the commercial manager.
The successful candidates must have more than 1 years’ experience, be fit and able and have the ability to think on their feet, with a proven record in all aspects of the baking industry.
If you think you have what it takes or are wanting a step up in your career, please email your cover letter and CV to connor@volarebread.co.nz
Pastry Chef / Bakers
FULL AND PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Are you eager for a challenge in a fast paced artisan bakery? We are looking for pastry cooks with great initiative to help work within our great team.
The successful candidates will be competent in:
- Safe handling of food
- Understanding a recipe card
- Kneading, maturing, cutting, molding, mixing and shaping dough and pastry goods
- Be confident using commercial ovens
- Preparing pastry fillings
- Glazing buns and pastries, and decorating cakes with cream and icing Following a daily mise en place
- Emptying, cleaning and greasing baking trays, tins and other cooking equipment
- Thinking outside the box as well as an understanding of lean production Reporting directly to the pastry supervisor
- Honest and reliable
The successful candidates must be fit and able, as well as have the ability to think on their feet. A minimum of 1 years relevant industry experience is required.
We are offering:
- Full time position (32-40 hours) with a competitive wage based on experience, $25-$27 per hour, in-house training and flexible hours.
- Part time position (15-24 hours) with a competitive wage based on experience, $22-$25.50 per hour, in-house training and flexible hours.
If you think you have what it takes or wanting to step up in your career, please email your cover letter and CV to info@volarebread.co.nz
Artisan Bread Bakers
FULL-TIME // IMMEDIATE START
Are you a bread baker ready to make the next move in your career? Are you wanting a competitive wage? Are you sick of early starts? Then this could be the job for you! We are looking for bakers with at least 1 years’ experience that are fit and able and possess the ability to think on their feet, with a proven record of experience in all aspects of the baking industry.
The successful candidates will be competent in:
- Running multiple facets within the bake process
- Leading junior staff by accurate and direct communication
- Health and safety standards
- Food safety standards
- Thinking outside the box as well as an understanding of lean production
- Reporting directly to the bakery manager.
We currently have multiple positions available:
- General Bakers: 35-40 hrs per week – paying $22-25.50 per hour, depending on experience
- Senior Bakers: 35-40 hrs per week – paying $25.50-$28.50, depending on position and experience
Both positions have a competitive wage, in-house training and flexible hours. Initially the position will have an 11am start time.
If you think you have what it takes or a wanting a step up in your career, please email your cover letter and CV to dion@volarebread.co.nz
Night Shift Packers
FULL AND PART-TIME AVAILABLE
We are looking for three hardworking Night Shift Bread Packers to join our busy team. Please note that you MUST be able to work weekends as shifts change with a 7-day roster.
The successful candidate must be:
- Good with numbers and have a good memory as you will have to learn a wide range of products.
- Fit and able as you will be standing for long hours and getting your steps in to find certain products and fulfil orders
- A team player and able to follow instructions
- Available to work any day of the week, including weekends (this is essential)
- Available during December and January – this is our busy season and we cannot offer time off over this time
Start times vary from 9pm – 10pm and finish times depend on the number of orders that night, with the latest finish at 6am. Training will be provided. Pay starts at $22 per hour.
We are looking for:
- 2x Full-Timers for 30+ hours per week
- 1x Part-Timer for 10+ hours per week
If you are interested, please email violet@volarebread.co.nz or phone (07) 847 1206
Delivery Driver
FULL TIME
Volare are looking for a competent hardworking individual to join their growing delivery team. The role includes delivery of the highest quality bread and pastries around the Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
The role does require an early start (3am) so you need to be a morning person or be able to adapt to the hours. The position will include weekend work.
The successful candidate will be punctual, hardworking, and a team player, have a vast knowledge of Waikato & the Auckland region. All training will be provided.
You must be a NZ resident, posses a full driver’s licence, be able to drive a manual vehicle, have no past criminal convictions, have a clean driving history, be able to pass a drug test & work well under pressure. If you think you have what it takes, please send your resume to violet@volarebread.co.nz