Pastry Cook – Fast-Paced Bakery & Café

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

AMBRISH LIMITED T/A APPENZELL BAKES AND CAKES in WHAKATANE, New Zealand, is hiring TWO Pastry Cooks for a fast-paced café environment. The role offers more than 30 hours per week with an hourly pay rate of $24.00 to $27.00.

You will produce high-quality baked goods while upholding strict food safety standards. The successful applicants will prepare desserts, dough, and customer orders, manage ingredient quality, and collaborate with the team while adhering to shifts and health and safety

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant cook/kitchen experience.
• NZQF Level 4 qualification may substitute work experience.
• Basic communication skills and ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to work across shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Clear criminal record and able to pass drug/alcohol tests when required.
• Able to lift weights up to 25kg.

Responsibilities

• Prepare custards, sauces, chocolates, fillings, and desserts.
• Mix, knead, roll, mould and shape dough.
• Prepare customer orders to a high standard.
• Check the quality and freshness of raw ingredients.
• Monitor oven temperatures and baking times.
• Load, unload, cool, de-panning, clean and maintain trays and equipment.
• Order ingredients and supplies based on daily production requirements.
• Keep the bakery clean, organised and compliant with food safety regulations.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and company policies.
• Work collaboratively with the team and maintain clear communication.
• Follow rostered hours and arrive on time for every shift.

Skills

Basic communication

Independent worker

Teamwork

Reliability

Physical strength

Education

NZQA NZQF Level 4

Job description

AMBRISH LIMITED T/A APPENZELL BAKES AND CAKES in WHAKATANE, New Zealand, is hiring TWO Pastry Cooks for a fast-paced café environment. The role offers more than 30 hours per week with an hourly pay rate of $24.00 to $27.00.

You will produce high-quality baked goods while upholding strict food safety standards. The successful applicants will prepare desserts, dough, and customer orders, manage ingredient quality, and collaborate with the team while adhering to shifts and health and safety