Pastry Assistant

Noisette Bakery; City of Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time employment

Opportunity to join an established art

Employee Assistance Program

Free onsite parking

Staff discounts

Daily breads and pastries

Rewards Program

Job summary

Noisette Bakery in Dandenong South is seeking a Pastry Assistant to join our production team, with a focus on the croissant production line. This hands-on role involves handling dough, loading the croissant line, moving production trolleys and lifting heavy items while maintaining food safety and cleanliness.

You don’t need pastry qualifications; you just need reliability, a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food manufacturing or food production.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
• The physical ability to lift, push and move production trolleys.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily pastry and croissant production.
• Load dough onto the croissant production line.
• Move and position production trolleys.
• Lift and handle dough, ingredients and finished products.
• Support pastry production staff with general production duties.
• Maintain a clean and organised production area.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures.
• Work efficiently as part of a fast-paced production team.

Skills

Physical fitness

Reliability

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Job description

Noisette is an established artisan French bakery and food manufacturer based in Dandenong South.

With a strong history in traditional baking and a passion for quality, Noisette produces a wide range of breads and pastries for customers across Melbourne. Our purpose-built Dandenong South production facility is home to the bakery's bread and pastry production, packing and distribution operations.

We are now looking for a Pastry Assistant to join our experienced production team.

About the Role

This is a hands-on production role supporting our pastry team, with a particular focus on the croissant production line.

You’ll be working alongside an experienced team to help keep production running smoothly, including handling dough, loading the production line and moving production trolleys.

This is a physically active role and involves regular lifting, pushing and moving of heavy trolleys and dough. You will need to be physically fit and comfortable with manual handling.

You do not need to be a qualified pastry chef or have previous pastry experience. Previous experience in food manufacturing, food production, bakery manufacturing or a similar environment will be highly regarded.

Your Responsibilities

• Assist with daily pastry and croissant production
• Load dough onto the croissant production line
• Move and position production trolleys
• Lift and handle dough, ingredients and finished products
• Support pastry production staff with general production duties
• Maintain a clean and organised production area
• Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures
• Work efficiently as part of a fast-paced production team

About You

We’re looking for someone who is reliable and comfortable working in an early-morning production environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in food manufacturing or food production
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment
• The physical ability to lift, push and move production trolleys

• A strong work ethic and reliable attendance
• Good attention to detail
• The ability to follow instructions and established processes
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

The Hours – Please Read Carefully

This is an early morning Monday to Friday position.

• Permanent full-time
• Monday to Friday
• Start time between 3:00am and 4:00am
• Finish time approximately 11:00am to 12:00pm

Applicants must be genuinely comfortable working these hours. The early start is an essential requirement of the position.

Interview & Trial

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview and practical trial.

Interviews and trials are conducted Monday to Friday between 6:00am and 8:00am and will be held with one of our Production Supervisors.

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time employment

• Opportunity to join an established artisan bakery
• Work alongside an experienced pastry and production team
• Opportunity to develop your skills within a growing food manufacturing business
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
• Free onsite parking.
• Daily breads and pastries.
• Access to our employee Rewards Program.
• Staff discounts.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive workplace.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and may be required to complete pre-employment checks including VEVO, police and medical checks where applicable. Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes.