Pastry Cook/Chef

A Plus Agency; Forster; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Local bakery

Job summary

Forster Bakehouse invites a skilled Pastry Cook to join our busy bakery team in Forster. You will produce pastries, cakes, slices, and desserts to our high standards, while maintaining quality and presentation in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has pastry experience, relevant qualifications in patisserie or commercial cookery, and a passion for creativity. Early mornings, weekends and holidays may be required; we offer a supportive local team and a stable role.

Qualifications

• Experience as a pastry chef or pastry cook is preferred.
• 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.
• Reliable, creative and able to work under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Follow recipes and maintain consistent production standards.
• Full-time opportunity available.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce 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 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 preparation

Baking techniques

Decorating techniques

Education

Patisserie qualification

Commercial Cookery

Job description

Forster Bakehouse is seeking a skilled and passionate Pastry Cook to 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