Recovery Coordinator - Supported - Whakatane

Acc New Zealand; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

AMBRISH LIMITED T/A APPENZELL BAKES AND CAKES in Whakatane, NZ, seeks two pastry cooks with a passion for crafting high-quality baked goods in a fast-paced cafe setting. You will maintain food safety standards, work with various bakery products, and support a collaborative team environment.

The role offers more than 30 hours per week with a pay rate between $24.00 to $27.00 per hour. Training will be provided, and you must be able to work across evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience; NZQF Level 4 may substitute.
• Detailed training provided for the selected candidate.
• Basic communication skills and ability to operate equipment.
• Able to work independently and in a team to benefit the business.
• Pass random drug and alcohol tests when required.
• Clear criminal record and reliable, flexible mindset.
• Able to work across shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare custards, sauces, chocolates, fillings, and desserts.
• Mix, knead, roll, mould, and shape dough.
• Prepare customer orders to a high standard.
• Check quality and freshness of ingredients.
• Monitor oven temperatures and baking times for quality.
• Work confidently with meat products when required.
• Load, unload, cool, de-pan, clean and maintain trays/equipment.
• Order ingredients based on daily production needs.
• Keep bakery clean, organized and compliant with safety regs.
• Follow health and safety procedures and company policies.
• Collaborate with the team and maintain clear communication.
• Follow rostered hours and arrive on time for every shift.

Skills

Food safety

Team communication

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

NZQF Level 4

Tools

Ovens

Mixers

Kitchen equipment

Job description

We are seeking for TWO Pastry Cooks’ at AMBRISH LIMITED T/A APPENZELL BAKES AND CAKES in WHAKATANE, New Zealand. This role is ideal for a passionate and experienced baker who enjoys working in a fast-paced café environment and takes pride in producing high-quality baked goods while maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards.

We guarantee more than 30 hours per week with a pay rate between $24.00 to $27.00/- an hour.

Responsibilities

• Preparing custards, sauces, chocolates, fillings, and desserts.
• Mixing, kneading, rolling, moulding, and shaping dough.
• Preparing customer orders to a high standard.
• Checking the quality and freshness of raw ingredients.
• Monitoring oven temperatures and product appearance to determine baking times Working confidently with meat products, including identifying spoilage and handling them safely.
• Loading, unloading, cooling, de-panning, cleaning, greasing, and maintaining baking trays and equipment.
• Ordering ingredients and supplies based on daily production requirements.
• Keeping the bakery clean, organised, and compliant with food safety regulations.
• Following workplace health and safety procedures and company policies.
• Working collaboratively with the team and maintaining clear communication.
• Following rostered hours and arriving on time for every shift.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience for the role of Cook, However, A Minimum qualification of NZQF Level 4 can substitute the requirement of work experience.
• The selected candidate will receive detailed training.
• Basic communication skills and basic knowledge of technology to operate the equipment.
• Able to work independently and make decisions in the kitchen for the betterment of the business.
• Pass random drug and alcohol tests (when required).
• Clear criminal record
• Have an excellent manner with people, especially team members.
• Reliable and flexible to change.
• Must be able to work across any shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Must be able to work in split shifts
• Must be a fit, quick thinker, reliable, trustworthy, and self-motivated
• Able to lift weights up to 25kg.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and enthusiastic team, so if your skills and attributes match, we want to hear from you.