Pastry Cook

Bloomwood; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Bloomwood Melbourne is seeking a Pastry Cook to join our production team. You will prepare and bake a range of pastries and viennoiserie, maintaining quality and consistency while contributing to daily production.

This hands-on role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-standard environment and is eager to collaborate with a driven baking team. Minimum 1+ years’ experience and a passion for quality ingredients are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years experience in a similar environment.
• Strong experience with laminated doughs and viennoiserie.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a production team.
• Knowledge of ordering, costing, and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a range of products (croissants, laminated pastries, breads, etc.).
• Maintain and elevate product quality, consistency, and presentation
• Work collaboratively with the baking team to maintain an efficient workflow
• Follow prep schedules and daily production plans
• Monitor ingredient usage, minimise waste, and assist with stock control
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
• Collaborate on new product development and seasonal menu updates
• Work closely with colleagues to maintain efficient production processes

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

Quality ingredients

Time management

Problem solving

Work ethic

Job description

Bloomwood Melbourne is a modern bakery focused on refined pastries, quality ingredients, and nostalgic flavours reimagined. We’re growing, evolving, and pushing standards, so we’re looking for a skilled Pastry Cook to join our production team.

About the Role:

As a Pastry Cook, you’ll be responsible for preparing and baking high-quality pastries and viennoiserie, maintaining product consistency, and contributing to our daily production.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-standard environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and bake a range of products (croissants, laminated pastries, breads, etc.)


• Maintain and elevate product quality, consistency, and presentation


• Work collaboratively with the baking team to maintain an efficient workflow


• Follow prep schedules and daily production plans


• Monitor ingredient usage, minimise waste, and assist with stock control


• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards


• Collaborate on new product development and seasonal menu updates


• Work closely with colleagues to maintain efficient production processes

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong teamwork and communication skills


• High attention to detail and consistency


• Ability to work efficiently under pressure


• Passion for quality ingredients and craftsmanship


• Strong organisational and time management skills


• Proactive mindset with problem-solving ability


• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Experience Required:

• Minimum 1+ years experience in a similar environment


• Strong experience with laminated doughs and viennoiserie


• Ability to work effectively as part of a production team


• Knowledge of ordering, costing, and stock control

Why Join Bloomwood?

• Be part of a growing and highly regarded brand


• Opportunity to develop your pastry skills and contribute to new products


• Work with a passionate, driven team


• Competitive salary with room to grow