Baker / Pastry Chef / Cook

Ivan's Pies; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekend work

Stable, long-term role

Family-owned brand

Job summary

Ivan’s Pies, an Australian-owned bakery, is hiring Bakers, Pastry Chefs and Cooks for full-time, permanent roles in Melbourne. You will join a hands-on production team, preparing pastry rolls and a wide range of fillings for the production line, with early morning and day shifts, Monday to Friday.

The role emphasises food safety and quality, with adherence to HACCP, GMP and OHS standards. Experience in a commercial bakery is preferred; a trade qualification is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Baker, Pastry Chef or Cook in a commercial or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• A relevant trade qualification is highly regarded but not essential; relevant work experience is acceptable.
• Understanding of Food Safety, GMP and HACCP standards is required.
• Reliable work ethic and strong attention to detail are essential.
• Physical capability to perform manual handling up to 15kg; ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake and finish pastry and pie products.
• Follow processes and measure/mix ingredients to specification.
• Operate production equipment including mixers, sheeters and kettles.
• Maintain product quality and food safety standards.
• Clean and maintain work areas and equipment.
• Adhere to HACCP, GMP and OHS requirements.

Skills

Baker Experience

Food Safety Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Education

Trade qualification (preferred)

Tools

Mixers

Sheeters

Kettles

Food Production Equipment

Job description

Ivan’s Pies is a proudly Australian owned and operated food manufacturing company, making pies since 1981. We’re known for our commitment to producing high quality, artisanal pies and pastries, which can be found in gourmet food stores, leading national retailers and foodservice businesses.

We’re looking for Bakers, Pastry Chefs and Cooks who share our commitment to quality and want to bring their skills to a business with a rich baking heritage. If you take pride in your craft, come and be part of a team where skill, quality and passion go into everything we bake.

Join our production team on a full-time, permanent basis, working early morning and day shifts, Monday to Friday - no weekends.

About the Role

In this role, you will be part of a hands-on production team that is responsible for setting the day up for success by preparing a range of pastry rolls and a wide variety of fillings ready for the production line.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing, baking and finishing pastry and pie products
• Following process diligently and measuring and mixing ingredients to clear specification
• Operating production equipment including mixers, sheeters, kettles and other specialist plant equipment
• Maintaining consistent product quality and food safety standards
• Cleaning and maintaining work areas and equipment
• Adhering to HACCP, GMP and OHS requirements

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• Experience as a Baker, Pastry Chef or Cook (commercial or manufacturing environment preferred)
• A relevant trade qualification (highly regarded but not essential - we will also accept relevant work experience)
• An understanding of Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards
• A reliable work ethic and strong attention to detail
• Physical capability to perform manual handling (up to 15kg)
• A team-focused approach and commitment to quality

What’s On Offer

• Full-time, permanent employment
• Monday to Friday roster - no weekend work
• Early morning starts leaving your afternoons free to enjoy
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work with a respected, family-owned brand

If you’re looking for a stable, long-term role where your skills are valued, we’d love to hear from you.