About Us
The Baking Corner is a bakery and pastry shop located in Inglewood, Western Australia. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Pastrycook to join our team on a full-time basis.
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and baking a variety of cakes, pastries, buns, biscuits and other baked products, ensuring consistent product quality, attractive presentation and compliance with food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Select, inspect, weigh and prepare raw ingredients for cakes, pastries, buns, biscuits and other baked products.
- Mix, knead, mature, cut, shape and mould dough, batters and pastry mixtures according to established recipes and production requirements.
- Prepare pastry fillings, creams and other ingredients required for cakes, pastries and baked goods.
- Operate commercial baking equipment, including mixers, dough rollers, proofers and ovens, to prepare and bake pastry products.
- Monitor mixing, proofing and baking processes, adjusting oven temperatures and baking times to maintain consistent product quality.
- Coordinate the preparation, shaping, loading, baking, unloading, de-panning and cooling of batches of cakes, pastries, buns and other baked products.
- Check the appearance, texture and quality of finished products to ensure they meet established standards.
- Glaze buns and pastries, and decorate cakes and other pastry products using cream, icing, fillings and suitable toppings.
- Assist with training and supervising junior pastry cooks and bakery staff when required.
- Clean and maintain baking equipment, trays, tins, utensils and work areas to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Comply with applicable food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
Skills and Qualifications
- Certificate III or IV in Patisserie, Baking or a relevant qualification, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
- Demonstrated experience in preparing and baking cakes, pastries and other bakery products.
- Sound knowledge of pastry preparation, dough handling, proofing and baking techniques.
- Ability to operate commercial baking equipment safely and efficiently.
- Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Ability to work independently and maintain consistent product quality.
Salary: $79500 to $85000
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