PASTRYCOOK (Full-Time)

Land of Plenty Food Co; Hornsby; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Superannuation

Year-round stable employment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Land of Plenty Manufacturing Pty Ltd trading as Choices Food Group in Hornsby, NSW, seeks an experienced Pastrycook to join our production team. You will prepare and produce a range of pastry and bakery products from scratch while upholding strict food safety and allergen-management standards.

Experience in commercial pastry production, HACCP and gluten-free environments is highly regarded. The role offers a competitive salary package, superannuation, and opportunities for career development in

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Patisserie or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in commercial pastry production or food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Experience in HACCP and allergen-controlled environments highly regarded.
• Experience in gluten-free production highly regarded.
• Ability to work effectively within a production team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce cakes, slices, muffins, pastries and other bakery products from scratch.
• Prepare fillings, toppings, icings and decorations to specification.
• Follow recipes, formulations and production schedules.
• Monitor product quality, consistency and presentation standards.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, HACCP and allergen-control requirements.
• Complete production and quality-control documentation.
• Operate bakery and pastry equipment safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to meet customer demand.

Skills

Experience in pastry production

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

HACCP and allergen control

Gluten-free production

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Patisserie or equivalent

Job description

Land of Plenty Manufacturing Pty Ltd trading as Choices Food Group operates a dedicated gluten-free food manufacturing facility in Hornsby, NSW. We manufacture a wide range of bakery products including breads, rolls, pizza bases, cakes, slices and savoury products supplied to retail, foodservice and contract manufacturing customers throughout Australia. All products are produced from scratch using specialised gluten-free formulations and production methods. Our facility operates under strict food safety, allergen management, and quality assurance systems.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Pastrycook to join our growing production team. This role is responsible for preparing and producing a range of pastry and bakery products from scratch while maintaining strict food safety, quality and allergen-management standards.

Skills and Experience

• Certificate III in Patisserie or equivalent industry experience preferred
• Experience in commercial pastry production or food manufacturing
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements
• High attention to detail and product quality
• Experience working in HACCP and allergen-controlled environments highly regarded
• Experience in gluten-free production highly regarded
• Ability to work effectively within a production team

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce cakes, slices, muffins, pastries and other bakery products from scratch
• Prepare fillings, toppings, icings and decorations to specification
• Follow recipes, formulations and production schedules
• Monitor product quality, consistency and presentation standards
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, HACCP and allergen-control requirements
• Complete production and quality-control documentation
• Operate bakery and pastry equipment safely and efficiently
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to meet customer demand

Competitive salary package plus superannuation

Stable year-round employment

Career development and training opportunities

Modern dedicated gluten-free manufacturing facility