A PLUS Agency is looking for an Experienced Pastry Cook/ Chef for our client Martin's Bakery.
Martin's Bakery in beautiful Ballina, NSW is seeking a skilled and passionate Full-Time Pastry Cook/ Chef to join our busy team. Known by locals as a premier spot for the best pies, golden-flaky pastries, and fresh bread in the region, we take great pride in baking everything fresh on-site daily. If you want to work with a long-standing, family-friendly business that values quality, we want to hear from you.
Location: 92 Tamar Street, Ballina NSW 2478 (Tamar Village)
Salary: 75,000 to 85,000 plus super
Key Responsibilities
- Bake our signature golden-flaky pastries, pies, sweet pastries, slices, tarts, sausage rolls, and cakes entirely from scratch.
- Manage high-volume production schedules to keep up with our bustling lunchtime trade.
- Whip, cook, and temper fillings, creams, custards, and chocolate work, and operate commercial deck ovens safely.
- Pipe, glaze, and decorate celebration cakes and daily display treats.
- Maintain strict food hygiene, stock rotation, and workplace health and safety (WHS) standards.
- Collaborate closely with our counter staff to ensure showcase shelves remain fully stocked.
Requirements
- Qualified Pastry Cook with a Certificate III in Baking / Cake & Pastry (or equivalent trade experience).
- At least 1 - 3 years of experience as a Pastry Cook, in a commercial bakery environment.
- Proven commercial pastry making experience, ideally specializing in pies and flaky pastry work.
- Reliability to handle early morning shift starts efficiently.
- Physical capability to stand for long hours and lift heavy bakery raw ingredients.
- Strong team focus and a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have rights to work in Australia on a Full time basis.
- Successful candidates must be willing to work early morning shifts and work the weekends.
- Competitive Australian retail/baking award wage rates with applicable shift allowances.
- Generous staff discounts on our famous pies, sandwiches, and treats.
- Secure, stable employment with a beloved local brand that has served the community for decades.
Pastry Cook/Chef in Ballina employer: A Plus Agency
Bakers Delight Epping offers a vibrant work culture where creativity and passion for baking thrive. As a valued member of our team, you'll benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring your skills grow alongside our renowned brand. Located in Melbourne, VIC, we provide a supportive environment that values work-life balance, making it an excellent place for bakers to flourish.
