Pastry Cook/Chef

Aplus Agency; Meningie; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on pies and breads

Shift allowances

Stable local brand employment

Job summary

A PLUS Agency is seeking an experienced Pastry Cook/ Chef for Meningie Bakeries in Meningie, SA. You will craft high-quality savoury pastries, fillings and baked goods, maintaining display standards to attract customers.

Role requires an experienced pastry cook with a Certificate III in Baking / Patisserie, willing to work early mornings and weekends, with strong team spirit and physical stamina.

Qualifications

• Qualified Pastry Cook with a Certificate III in Baking / Patisserie (or equivalent).
• 1–3 years of pastry cook experience in a commercial bakery environment.
• Proven pastry making experience, especially pies and flaky pastry.
• Willingness to work early morning shifts and weekends.
• Right to work in Australia on a full-time basis.
• Able to stand for long hours and lift heavy bakery ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion and cook gourmet pie fillings and gravies.
• Laminate and shape shortcrust and puff pastry for pies and pastries.
• Follow recipes to maintain consistent quality.
• Manage stock, monitor ingredients and minimise waste.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and WHS standards.
• Collaborate with bakery team to meet early-morning deadlines.
• Support counter staff to keep showcase shelves stocked.

Skills

Early morning shift readiness

Strong team focus

Physical stamina

Education

Certificate III in Baking / Patisserie

Job description

Meningie, Australia | Posted on 07/09/2026

A PLUS Agency is looking for an Experienced Pastry Cook/ Chef for our client Meningie Bakeries.

Meningie in , SA is seeking a skilled and passionate Full-Time Pastry Cook/ Chef to join our busy team. You will be responsible for crafting high-quality savoury pastries, fillings, and baked goods. You will maintain the high standards that keep our display cases packed and our customers coming back.

Location: 50/18 B1, Meningie SA 5264

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.