Your First Job at Bakers Delight
If you are looking for a first job, weekend work or a pathway into baking, Bakers Delight is one of the most popular places to begin. It offers flexible hours, hands on experience and a supportive team environment.
Bakers Delight has been part of Australian communities since 1980. Many people start here as Sales Assistants or Apprentice Bakers and grow into baking, management and even bakery ownership.
This guide covers everything you need to know.
Why Bakers Delight Is a Great Place to Start Working
- Training provided. You learn on the job. No previous experience needed.
- Flexible shifts. After school, weekends and holiday work are common.
- Strong skill building. You learn customer service, teamwork, communication and time management.
- Career pathways. You can start on the shop floor and grow into baking, supervising, management and even franchise ownership. More than 30 per cent of owners began in store.
- Wellbeing support. All staff have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program.
Popular Roles to Apply For
Sales Assistant
Perfect if you like talking to customers and want casual or weekend shifts. Read more about the Sales Assistant role here.
Apprentice Baker
Ideal if you enjoy hands on work, early mornings or want to build a trade in baking. Learn more about becoming an Apprentice Baker here.
How to Get a Job at Bakers Delight
1. Register with My First Job
Create your free profile and list your availability and location.
2. Get matched to Bakers Delight roles near you
If there are no roles available near you yet, keep logging in regularly to check.
You will also receive email alerts as soon as new Bakers Delight jobs open in your area.
3. Apply as soon as jobs appear
Stores hire regularly, especially before busy periods and school holidays.
Pathway to Bakery Ownership
A first job can grow into a long term career. You can start as a Sales Assistant or Apprentice Baker, move into baking, train as a manager and eventually become a franchise owner. Many people have followed this exact pathway.
FAQs About Working at Bakers Delight
-
VIC: You can start work if you are 15 or older.
-
WA: You can start work if you are 15 or older. If you are under 15, you can only work certain jobs and only outside of school hours, between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm.
-
SA: There is no set age for when you can start work; however, if you are under 17, you aren’t allowed to work during school hours.
-
QLD: You can start work if you are 15 or older. Anyone 16 years or younger requires a parent’s consent form to be completed.
-
NSW & ACT: There is no set age for when you can start work; however, if you are under 17, you cannot work during school hours.
-
NT: There is no set age for when you can start work; however, if you are under 15, you cannot work between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am.
-
TAS: There is no age set for when you can start work, but there are some limits on what jobs you can do.
-
No. Bakers Delight trains you from day one.
-
After school, weekends and busy holiday periods.
-
Yes. You can move into baking, management or leadership roles.
-
It takes practice and teamwork, and you receive full training.
Related resources
Taking a sick day is a normal part of working life- here’s what you need to know.
Managing your availability for work is part of your responsibility as an employee.
If you find yourself running late for work, handling the situation responsibly and professionally is essential.
