About Us:

Bonbons Bakery is a well-established Australian-owned bakery café brand renowned for combining traditional European baking techniques with Asian-inspired flavors. Our Stud Park store, operated by franchisee LM & YL Trading Pty Ltd, is part of a expanding network dedicated to providing high-quality coffee, freshly baked bread, cakes, and pastries—all made daily on-site. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service, consistency, and fostering a friendly team environment. Whether you're looking for a quick coffee, a sweet treat, or a savory snack, Bonbons Bakery at Stud Park is a preferred destination for the local community.

Job summary:

As a Pastry Cook, you will be responsible for preparing a wide variety of high-quality pastry items, including breakfast pastries, desserts, cookies, cakes, pies, and biscuits. You will also create eye-catching display pieces, centrepieces, and fulfill special order requests.

You will be responsible for mixing and baking ingredients using a strong understanding of ingredient properties and baking processes. You will produce a wide range of high-quality baked goods, including breads, rolls, baguettes, brioche, and various types of sourdough.

Key Responsibilities

· Prepare a diverse range of pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, pies, biscuits, and breakfast items in accordance with standardised recipes and production schedules.

· Accurately weigh, measure, mix, knead, and mould doughs and batters for both traditional and contemporary pastry products.

· Create a variety of pastry fillings, glazes, creams, and decorative finishes to ensure consistent quality, taste, and texture.

· Monitor baking processes, including oven temperatures and timing, to produce high-standard baked goods.

· Decorate and finish products with attention to presentation, consistency, and customer expectations.

· Produce custom orders, including display pieces and centrepieces, as required.

· Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across all pastry preparation areas in line with food safety and workplace health standards.

· Assist with ordering and stock control of ingredients and pastry supplies to ensure uninterrupted production.

· Collaborate with other kitchen staff to coordinate daily pastry output and service timelines.

· May assist in the packaging and presentation of finished goods for retail or wholesale distribution.

Requirements:

· Relevant qualifications such as Certificate IV in Patisserie and a Diploma in Hospitality Management.

· At least 2 years of hands-on experience in a commercial pastry kitchen or patisserie setting.

· Proficiency in a range of patisserie techniques, including mixing, baking, decorating, and preparing creams, glazes, and fillings.

· Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce visually appealing and high-quality desserts.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining efficiency and precision under pressure.

· Availability to work across varying shifts, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute to a collaborative team environment.