Pastry Cook
Proserpina Bakehouse
Posted 10 days ago
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.
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