A PLUS Agency is looking for an Experienced Pastry Cook/ Chef for our client Paul the Pieman Bakeries.
Paul the Pieman, VIC is seeking a skilled and passionate Full-Time Pastry Cook/ Chef to join our busy team. You will be responsible for crafting high-quality savoury pastries, fillings, and baked goods. You will maintain the high standards that keep our display cases packed and our customers coming back.
Position details: Full time
Location: 5 Abeckett St, Inverloch VIC 3996
Salary: 75,000 to 85,000 plus super
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, portion, and cook high-quality gourmet pie fillings and gravies.
- Mix, laminate, and shape shortcrust and puff pastry for pies, pasties, and sausage rolls.
- Follow established recipes accurately to maintain our award-winning consistency.
- Manage stock levels, monitor ingredients, and minimise waste during production.
- Maintain strict food safety, kitchen hygiene, and cleanliness standards.
- Work collaboratively with the bread baking team to meet early morning deadlines.
- 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 / Patisserie (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 and breads
- Secure, stable employment with a beloved local brand that has served the community for decades.
Pastry Cook/Chef in Inverloch 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.
