Pastry chef

Employment Type: Full-Time Pay: $77,000 - $82,000 per year plus super Location: Albion QLD 4010 The Albion Bakehouse is looking for an experienced and passionate Pastry Cook to join our team in Albion Central. About the role: As a Pastry Cook, your duties will include: Preparing and baking a variety of pastries, tarts, cakes, slices, biscuits and other sweet and savoury baked goods Inspecting and checking the quality and freshness of raw materials and ingredients before use Accurately measuring, weighing and preparing ingredients in accordance with recipes to maintain consistency, quality, taste and presentation of products Kneading, maturing, cutting, moulding, mixing, shaping and portioning dough and pastry goods in preparation for baking Preparing, cooking and assembling fillings for pies, pastries, tarts, cakes and other products Operating mixers, ovens and other baking equipment Monitoring oven temperatures, adjusting baking times and monitoring products throughout the baking process to achieve the desired colour, texture, volume and consistency Decorating cakes, pastries, tarts and other baked goods using appropriate techniques (piping, glazing, icing, dusting, filling, garnishing and other finishing methods) Ensuring all ingredients, prepared products and finished goods are correctly stored, labelled and handled in accordance with food safety requirements Checking and maintaining cleanliness of cooking equipment and kitchen Complying with food safety and hygiene regulations Assisting the owners in designing new menu items What we are looking for: To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: Certificate III in patisserie or baking or equivalent At least 1 year experience as Pastry Cook in a professional bakery and/or patisserie Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations Strong knowledge of baking techniques and preparation of pastry products Strong technical skills – must have experience in the preparation and baking of pies and pastries Passion for baking and commitment to producing high-quality baked goods A positive, reliable and proactive attitude Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team Good organisational and time management skills Ability to work early mornings and weekends Send your CV to albionbakehouse@outlook.com