Proserpina Bakehouse is a vibrant, high-traffic café bakery located in Ferny Creek, at the heart of the Dandenong Ranges. Renowned for our freshly milled organic flour, artisanal baked goods, and exceptional service, we are a favourite destination for both locals and tourists. Our bakery operates in a fast-paced environment where a passion for high-quality pastry and baked goods is essential.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Pastry Cook to join our team and contribute to the preparation and production of a variety of high-quality pastries, tarts, cakes, and other baked goods. This role is suited to a detail-oriented professional who excels in pastry preparation, food safety, and kitchen management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook a variety of pastry products, including tarts, cakes, and pies.
• Check the quality of raw materials, weigh ingredients, and ensure consistency in recipes.
• Mix, knead, roll, and shape dough and pastry fillings.
• Monitor oven temperatures and baking times to ensure quality production.
• Blind bake tarts, prepare lemon curd, frangipane, and cake mixtures.
• Decorate cakes and pastries with icing, glazes, and finishing touches.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and storage areas.
• Monitor food display and presentation in the front of house.
• Assist bakers with daily production and support kitchen operations.
• Oversee and guide junior staff members.
• Conduct daily checks on fridge temperatures and food storage.
• Receive and organise deliveries, ensuring stock rotation.

Skills and Experience:

• Formal qualification at a Certificate IV level in a relevant culinary field
• If no formal qualification is held, 3 years of relevant work experience is required
• Experience in a high-volume bakery, pastry shop, or café environment.
• Strong understanding of baking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen operations.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in the scenic Dandenong Ranges in a dynamic cafe
• A busy and energetic environment, with a constant flow of customers
• A supportive and collaborative team culture with room for growth

Join Us!

If you are a passionate Pastry Cook looking to contribute your skills to a thriving, high-quality bakery, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today by emailing [email protected] and become part of the Proserpina Bakehouse team.