Pastry Cook/Chef

A PLUS AUSTRALIA AGENCY; Forster; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Supportive team

Stable local role

Skill development

Forster community

Job summary

Forster Bakehouse is seeking a skilled Pastry Cook to join our busy bakery team, producing pastries, cakes, desserts and other baked goods to a high standard.

You will work early mornings, weekends and public holidays as required, maintain quality and presentation, and support daily production. Join a friendly local bakery serving the Forster community and develop your pastry skills in a well-equipped kitchen.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef or Pastry Cook preferred.
• Relevant qualification in Patisserie, Baking or Commercial Cookery highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of pastry preparation, baking and decorating techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce a variety of pastries, cakes, slices, desserts and other baked products.
• Mix, shape, bake and decorate pastry items according to recipes and bakery standards.
• Prepare fillings, creams, icings, glazes and other pastry components.
• Maintain consistency in taste, quality, freshness and presentation.
• Operate ovens, mixers and bakery equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist with daily production planning and stock preparation.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organised pastry production area.
• Work efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced bakery environment.

Skills

Pastry cook

Pâtisserie qualification

Decorating techniques

Attention to detail

Team player

Early mornings weekends

Education

Patisserie / Baking qualification

Commercial Cookery Certificate

Tools

Bakery equipment knowledge

Job description

Forster Bakehouse is seeking a skilled and passionate Pastry Cookto join our bakery team. This is a great opportunity for someone experienced in producing high-quality pastries, cakes, desserts and baked goods in a busy bakery environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce a variety of pastries, cakes, slices, desserts and other baked products
• Mix, shape, bake and decorate pastry items according to recipes and bakery standards
• Prepare fillings, creams, icings, glazes and other pastry components
• Maintain consistency in taste, quality, freshness and presentation
• Operate ovens, mixers and bakery equipment safely and efficiently
• Assist with daily production planning and stock preparation
• Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures
• Maintain a clean and organised pastry production area
• Work efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced bakery environment
  

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef or Pastry Cook preferred
• Relevant qualification in Patisserie, Baking or Commercial Cookery highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of pastry preparation, baking and decorating techniques
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays as required
• Reliable, creative and able to work under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent production standards
  

• Full-time opportunity available
• Supportive and friendly bakery team
• Stable role with a local bakery business
• Opportunity to showcase and develop pastry skills
• Work in a well-known bakery serving the Forster community