Pastry Chef | Wiri

Persol; Auckland; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Staff discount

Onsite canteen

Uniform & PPE

Job summary

Persol is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to join a high-volume meat processing facility catering for 300-400 employees daily. The role involves baking a variety of pastries, ensuring high presentation standards, and supporting meal service for a large workforce.

You'll work 5 days per week with weekend availability, shifts between 5:00am and 1:00pm, and 8-hour days. Full-time permanent contract with training, PPE, and an onsite canteen. NZ citizen or permanent resident required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' pastry chef or baking experience.
• Experience in a high-volume commercial kitchen preferred.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques and food safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, cakes, slices, muffins, and other baked goods.
• Ensure products are consistently presented to a high standard.
• Assist with general food preparation and cooking duties.
• Support meal service for a large workforce.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Assist with stock rotation and other general kitchen duties as required.

Skills

Pastry chef experience

High-volume kitchen

Food safety

Team player

Punctual

Job description

Pastry Chef

We are seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to join the kitchen team at a busy meat processing facility, catering for approximately 300-400 employees daily.

Our client is an iconic internationally recognized food manufacturing company. They're committed to making life delicious for their people, consumers, and communities worldwide. They supply many different food sectors covering supermarkets, wholesale, manufacturing, e-commerce, and retail across the country.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate baker who enjoys working in a high-volume environment and takes pride in producing fresh, high-quality food.

Shift Details

• 5 days per week, rostered between Monday and Sunday
• Availability to work at least one weekend is essential
• Shift starting times vary between 5:00am and 1:00pm
• 8-hour shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, cakes, slices, muffins, and other baked goods
• Ensure products are consistently presented to a high standard
• Assist with general food preparation and cooking duties
• Support meal service for a large workforce
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness standards
• Assist with stock rotation and other general kitchen duties as required

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar baking role
• Experience working in a high-volume commercial kitchen preferred
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques and food safety requirements
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team

What's on Offer?

• $29.00 - $30.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent contract
• Immediate start - no time to waste - they need staff now!
• Career development on an international level
• Partnership supermarket discount card
• Highly automated world class facility - you won't see this anywhere else!
• All training, uniform & PPE provided
• Subsidised onsite canteen

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment medical and fitness assessment
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test
• Must be able to pass a Ministry of Justice criminal history check