Full-Time Pastry Chef: Craft Desserts & Bakery Art

The Cook And Baker; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cook And Baker in Bondi Junction is seeking a Pastry Chef (Full-Time) to join our busy kitchen team, crafting pastries, cakes and sweet and savoury items.

You will prepare, bake and finish goods, supervise junior staff when required, and maintain high quality, food safety and efficiency in early-morning production. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes are essential; formal patisserie or commercial cookery training is preferred, with 1–2 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Formal training in patisserie or commercial cookery.
• 1–2 years of pastry chef experience.
• Strong knowledge of pastry prep, baking processes and product finishing.
• Experience using commercial baking equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce pastries, cakes, desserts and other baked goods.
• Measure, weigh and mix ingredients for consistency and quality.
• Operate and maintain bakery equipment (mixers, ovens, etc.).
• Knead, prove, shape dough and pastry products as required.
• Prepare fillings, glazes and decorate cakes, tarts and pastries.

Skills

Patisserie

Commercial Cookery

Baking equipment

Attention to detail

Time management

Following recipes

Teamwork

Independent work

Early mornings

Education

Patisserie qualification

Commercial Cookery qualification

Tools

Commercial baking equipment

Job description

The Cook And Baker in Bondi Junction is seeking a Pastry Chef (Full-Time) to join our busy kitchen team, crafting pastries, cakes and sweet and savoury items.

You will prepare, bake and finish goods, supervise junior staff when required, and maintain high quality, food safety and efficiency in early-morning production. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes are essential; formal patisserie or commercial cookery training is preferred, with 1–2 years of experience.