Pastry Chef/Pastry Cook
Full-Time: Immediate start
Job Title: Pastry Chef/Pastry Cook
Salary range: $76,600 - $78,000
Job Closure date: 30 days
About This Role:Our client is a beloved artisan bakery and patisserie, renowned for its commitment to traditional techniques and high-quality, handcrafted products. With a passion for creating delicious, beautiful pastries and desserts, they take pride in using time-honoured methods and premium ingredients to deliver exceptional sweet offerings to their community.
We are seeking an experienced and creative Pastry Chef / Pastry Cook to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting a variety of artisanal viennoiserie, pastries, and desserts while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and food safety.The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a keen artistic eye, and a passion for the art of pastry.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:Production & Pastry Arts:
- Prepare, laminate, and shape doughs to create a range of artisanal viennoiserie (croissants, danishes, brioche) and pastries.
- Monitor fermentation and proofing processes for laminated doughs and enriched doughs to ensure optimal texture and flavour development.
- Bake, finish, and decorate tarts, cakes, eclairs, and other individual pastries with precision and artistry.
- Plepare fillings, creams, custards, and glazes from scratch.
- Inspect raw ingredients for freshness and accuracy, measuring and weighing components to exact specifications.
- Taste-test and evaluate product consistency, flavour, and visual appeal, adjusting techniques as needed to maintain high standards.
- Develop and follow standardised recipes while also contributing creative ideas for new seasonal offerings.
- Conduct thorough checks of pastry equipment and work areas before production to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Clean and maintain all tools, including mixers, sheeters, piping bags, and moulds, to uphold hygiene and operational efficiency.
- Operate and maintain specialised pastry equipment safely, such as planetary mixers, dough sheeters, and convection ovens.
- Proven 1- 2 years’ full-time experience as a Pastry Cook, Pastry Chef, or Pâtissier in an artisanal bakery, patisserie, or hotel setting.
- A relevant qualification such as a Certificate III in Patisserie or above is highly regarded.
- Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, including laminating, tempering chocolate, and preparing a variety of creams and fillings.
- Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required by the production schedule.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality, visually stunning products.
- A solid understanding of food safety standards and hygiene best practices.
- Physical stamina to stand for long periods and handle repetitive tasks with care.
If you are passionate about traditional baking and thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to be part of a team that takes pride in crafting exceptional baked goods with care and expertise.
Please note: We are acting as the recruitment agent on behalf of our client, and the employer’s identity will be disclosed upon application.