Pastry Cook

Proserpina Bakehouse
Ferny Creek, VIC
A$70,000-$80,000 p/a
Trades & Services → Bakers & Pastry Chefs
Full-time
On-site

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.


About Proserpina Bakehouse

Ferny Creek, VIC, Australia

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