Premium Pastry Cook: Cakes, Decor & Custom Desserts

Flavours Inn Pty. Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Flavours Inn Pty. Ltd. in Merrylands, NSW, is seeking a Pastry Cook to support its growing production of premium cakes and desserts. The role involves following established recipes, preparing doughs and fillings, baking to perfection, and decorating with icing and finishes to meet high presentation standards.

You will work from a state-of-the-art kitchen, ensuring hygiene and safety while collaborating with bakers and kitchen staff to maintain consistency and quality for retail and events.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Retail Baking (Pastry) or equivalent qualification.
• At least 1 year of pastry cook experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes precisely while maintaining consistency, quality and presentation.
• Proven cake decorating experience (icing, glazing and decorative finishes).
• Solid understanding of food safety standards and kitchen hygiene in Australia.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Strong teamwork and communication with kitchen staff and supervisors.
• Attention to detail and creativity for customised cakes and pastries.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and measure ingredients accurately according to recipes and production requirements.
• Prepare, mix, knead and shape doughs for cakes, pastries and desserts.
• Bake cakes, pastries and desserts while monitoring oven temperatures and product consistency.
• Prepare fillings, creams and decorative toppings for baked goods.
• Decorate cakes and pastries using icing, glazes and finishing techniques.
• Maintain high standards of presentation to meet customer and brand expectations.
• Assist in designing custom cakes based on client specifications and event themes.
• Ensure all food preparation complies with hygiene and food safety regulations.

Skills

Following recipes

Cake decorating

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III in Retail Baking (Pastry) or equivalent

Job description

Flavours Inn Pty. Ltd. in Merrylands, NSW, is seeking a Pastry Cook to support its growing production of premium cakes and desserts. The role involves following established recipes, preparing doughs and fillings, baking to perfection, and decorating with icing and finishes to meet high presentation standards.

You will work from a state-of-the-art kitchen, ensuring hygiene and safety while collaborating with bakers and kitchen staff to maintain consistency and quality for retail and events.