Pastry Cook/Chef

A PLUS AUSTRALIA AGENCY; Gerringong; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Job summary

A PLUS AUSTRALIA AGENCY's client Gerringong Bakery in NSW is seeking an Experienced Pastry Cook/ Chef. You will prepare, laminate, and cook high-quality pastry goods, including pies and flaky pastry, and work early mornings to meet deadlines.

Join a beloved local bakery offering a stable role, weekend shifts, and staff discounts on pies and breads; this full-time position includes superannuation and opportunities to grow with a long-standing brand.

Qualifications

• Qualified Pastry Cook with a Certificate III in Baking / Patisserie (or equivalent trade experience).
• At least 1 - 3 years of experience as a Pastry Cook, in a commercial bakery environment.
• Proven commercial pastry making experience, ideally specializing in pies and flaky pastry work.
• Reliability to handle early morning shift starts efficiently.
• Physical capability to stand for long hours and lift heavy bakery raw ingredients.
• Strong team focus and a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have rights to work in Australia on a Full time basis.
• Successful candidates must be willing to work early morning shifts and work the weekends.
• Competitive Australian retail/baking award wage rates with applicable shift allowances.
• Generous staff discounts on our famous pies and breads
• Secure, stable employment with a beloved local brand that has served the community for decades.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and cook high-quality gourmet pie fillings and gravies.
• Mix, laminate, and shape shortcrust and puff pastry for pies, pasties, and sausage rolls.
• Follow established recipes accurately to maintain our award-winning consistency.
• Manage stock levels, monitor ingredients, and minimise waste during production.
• Maintain strict food safety, kitchen hygiene, and cleanliness standards.
• Work collaboratively with the bread baking team to meet early morning deadlines.
• Maintain strict food hygiene, stock rotation, and workplace health and safety (WHS) standards.
• Collaborate closely with our counter staff to ensure showcase shelves remain fully stocked.

Skills

Patisserie

Pastry

Baking

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Baking/Patisserie

Job description

A PLUS Agency is looking for an Experienced Pastry Cook/ Chef for our client Gerringong Bakery.

Gerringong Bakery, is an established Bakery, located in iconic South Coast, NSW. known for delivering high-quality artisan baked goods and sweet treats to our community. If you have a true passion for baking, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in producing top-tier pastry products, we want to hear from you!

Location:123 Fern St, Gerringong NSW 2534

Salary: 75,000 to 85,000 plus super

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and cook high-quality gourmet pie fillings and gravies.
• Mix, laminate, and shape shortcrust and puff pastry for pies, pasties, and sausage rolls.
• Follow established recipes accurately to maintain our award-winning consistency.
• Manage stock levels, monitor ingredients, and minimise waste during production.
• Maintain strict food safety, kitchen hygiene, and cleanliness standards.
• Work collaboratively with the bread baking team to meet early morning deadlines.
• Maintain strict food hygiene, stock rotation, and workplace health and safety (WHS) standards.
• Collaborate closely with our counter staff to ensure showcase shelves remain fully stocked.
  

Requirements

• Qualified Pastry Cook with a Certificate III in Baking / Patisserie (or equivalent trade experience).
• At least 1 - 3 years of experience as a Pastry Cook, in a commercial bakery environment.
• Proven commercial pastry making experience, ideally specializing in pies and flaky pastry work.
• Reliability to handle early morning shift starts efficiently.
• Physical capability to stand for long hours and lift heavy bakery raw ingredients.
• Strong team focus and a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have rights to work in Australia on a Full time basis.
  
• Successful candidates must be willing to work early morning shifts and work the weekends.
  
• Competitive Australian retail/baking award wage rates with applicable shift allowances.
• Generous staff discounts on our famous pies and breads
• Secure, stable employment with a beloved local brand that has served the community for decades.