Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
- As a Pastry Cook at Kumo Melbourne Pty Ltd , you will apply your commercial cookery skills to produce our signature sweet creations, including: Checking the cleanliness of equipment and the operation of the semi-open kitchen before production runs to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
- Inspecting the quality of raw materials and weighing ingredients accurately to maintain product consistency.
- Folding, maturing, mixing, cutting, moulding, and shaping batters and doughs for soufflé pancakes and other sweet products.
- Preparing fillings, creams, sauces, and toppings to complement Japanese-inspired flavours.
- Monitoring cooking and baking equipment, assessing texture and appearance to determine optimal cooking times.
- Coordinating the forming, cooking, baking, unloading, cooling, and presentation of all products.
- Glazing, garnishing, and decorating pancakes and other desserts with cream, icing, fruits, and other toppings to meet presentation standards.
- Operating a variety of kitchen machinery used for rolling, moulding, and cooking for souffles where required.
- Emptying, cleaning, and greasing baking trays, tins, and other cooking equipment.
- Training and assisting kitchenhands and cooks in daily production processes.
- Managing ingredient inventory and maintaining kitchen logs for food safety and quality control.
Role Requirements
- 1-2 years of relevant work experience in a commercial cookery or dessert production environment.
- Must hold or be eligible for valid working rights in Australia.
