Pastry Chef

Begetter Cafe; Auckland; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Begetter Cafe in Auckland is seeking a pastry assistant to help produce quality pastries and sweet items that are made fresh, consistent, and well presented for service.

You will prepare pastry ingredients, fillings and finishes, assist with baking, decorating and plating, keep the workspace clean and organised, and ensure quality and portion control in a fast-paced kitchen. Join a busy team focused on consistent product quality.

Qualifications

• Eye for detail and pride in neat, accurate work.
• Basic kitchen or pastry tasks experience or willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow recipes and food safety practices.
• Reliable, practical and able to work in a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastry ingredients, fillings and finishes per set recipes.
• Assist with baking, decorating and plating for service or display.
• Keep workspace clean and organised for busy periods.
• Check product quality, portion sizes and presentation before serving.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to keep production running smoothly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Kitchen/west pastry

Following recipes

Team player

Job description

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Help produce quality pastries and sweet items that are made fresh, consistent, and well presented for service.

Job purpose

Help produce quality pastries and sweet items that are made fresh, consistent, and well presented for service.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare pastry ingredients, fillings, and finishes following set recipes and standards.
• Assist with baking, decorating, and plating items for service or display.
• Keep your workspace clean, organised, and ready for busy periods.
• Check product quality, portion sizes, and presentation before items go out.
• Work with the kitchen team to help keep production running smoothly.

Skill requirements

• Good attention to detail and pride in neat, accurate work.
• Basic kitchen experience or a strong willingness to learn pastry tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions, recipes, and food safety practices.
• Reliable, practical, and comfortable working in a busy team environment.