The Client
Siblings Partners Pty Ltd operates a reputable and established cake shop located in Oxenford in QLD. They are currently looking for an experienced Pastrycook to join their team.
The Role
This is a full time position with an annual salary between $76,000 to $80,000 plus superannuation.
Responsibilities
* Prepare, bake, and present a wide variety of pastries, desserts, cakes, tarts, buns and other baked goods for dine-in service, takeaway, catering, and special events.
* Create both sweet and savory bakery items, including doughs, fillings, and icings.
* Follow and develop recipes with precision, maintaining high standards of taste, presentation, and consistency.
* Running machines which roll and mould dough and cut biscuits
* Monitor inventory levels and maintain accurate records of ingredient usage, purchases, and stock rotation.
* Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment, ensuring all health, hygiene, and food safety regulations are strictly followed.
* Provide supervision and guidance to junior staff or apprentices involved in pastry preparation and baking
* Supervise daily operations within the pastry section, ensuring efficient workflow and quality control throughout the day.
* Manage pastry inventory control, minimizing waste while ensuring adequate supply to meet expected demand.
* Contribute to the promotion of baked goods through social media, in-house displays, and community outreach efforts.
* Plan and execute themed or seasonal pastry items for holidays and special events.
* Support menu development and assist in creating new bakery products in collaboration with chefs or supervisors.
* Manage inventory levels and place orders for baking supplies as necessary.
* Operate and maintain pastry kitchen equipment, reporting any malfunctions to management promptly.
Requirements
* At least a Certificate 3 qualification in Baking or Patisserie
* At least 2 years' experience as a Pastrycook in a commercial bakery
* At least 2 years' experience preparing, baking and finishing cakes, cheesecakes, sponge bases, tortes, pastries, slices, creams, fillings, icings and decorated bakery products
* Minimum 2 years' experience applying cake science in commercial production, including batter aeration, gluten control, moisture retention, egg coagulation, fat crystallisation and stabilisation of dairy-based fillings
* At least 2 years' experience operating commercial bakery equipment including planetary mixers, convection ovens, blast chillers, refrigeration units, digital scales, cake turntables, piping systems and temperature monitoring tools
* Effective English and good communication skills
* Seeking a long term, full time role
* Excellent presentation and communication skills
* Ability to work a 7 day rotating roster
* Able to pass health, hygiene, food handling requirements
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