Baker / Pastry Chef

LOCAL Geelong is a Café serving bread and viennoiserie products, in East Geelong. 

We are looking for a baker/Pastry Chef or apprentice with a passion for their craft to join our team.

We pride ourselves on creating and baking products from scratch daily uses the best local and seasonal ingredients we can get our hands on – organic flours, locally cultured butter, organic milk etc.

We bake on a small scale to allow us to be as hands on as possible. We pride ourselves on consistently providing a product of excellence.
We do not use any packaged products or pre-mixes. With access to the best ingredients Australia has to offer, the opportunity to excel through hard work will reward the successful candidate. 

We value flexibility and the desire to learn and participate as part of a team, offering a 4 day working week.

Job tasks & responsibilities: 

1. Working to a production schedule preparing products as required included but not limited to; preparation of raw ingredients, weighing, mixing, dividing, shaping, and baking.
2. Finishing of products to a consistently high standard
3. General and cleaning duties required
4. Weekend Availability required
5. Be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency
6. Working hours vary between 4:30am and 3pm 

Skills & experience : 

1. Past Bakery Experience is not a necessity but an advantage, We are open to commencing an Apprenticeship
2. An eye for detail with an appreciation for high quality ingredients and products
3. Strong organisational and time management skills
4. Ability to work Autonomously and as part of a team
5. Ability to work under pressure and in a fast paced environment
6. Excellent food hygiene standards with an understanding of HACCP preferred
7. Excellent work ethic, punctual, a great attitude and passionate about your job

This is a Permanent Part Time / Full-time permanent position for the right candidate which will require flexibility. Only apply if you are available for required hours. 
Opportunity for apprenticeship explored for the right candidate if required

If you are interested please apply in the store with a resume and cover letter.