Baker Pastry Chef

We are a family owned plant based cafe/bakery and we are all about using locally sourced, high quality ingredients to create healthier and flavoursome offerings for our locals. We are a small team that likes to create a fun work environment and a good vibe for our customers.

We are looking for a creative and experienced individual, who understands our vision of creating bakery/sweets using healthier ingredients, keeping consistent quality. Someone with a positive attitude and who enjoys their work. The successful candidate must satisfy the following criteria:

• Trade Certificate IV of Bakery or Pastry or both
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in managing bakery section on your own or with small team
• Must be able to do breads like sourdough, ciabatta, focaccia and pastry includes cinnamon scrolls, sponge for lamingtons etc, following the recipes.
• Ability to work efficiently but also keeping the work area neat and tidy
• Be able to communicate well with the owner and other team members
• Commands respect and hard work in the kitchen, able to work well with hot section kitchen chefs
• Team player and supportive of a culture of teamwork
• High food standards in taste and presentation
• Able to manage weekly ordering system

Your duties and responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• 4:00 AM start
• Supervision and participation of daily bakery production of approved menu
• Menu Planning and ideas for specials
• Be able to create vegan/gluten free products, recipes will be provided too
• Responsible for maintaining food stock, food portion control, waste management, and accept deliveries (receipt and storage).
• Ensuring that all breads/pastry is baked properly and on time. Able to handle equipment, appliances, small wares, supplies, and tools effectively and as per requirements.
• Ensure consistency & quality is always maintained to a high standard
• Assist with clean up after and during service.
• Understanding application of food safety. Maintain high kitchen standards in all areas of operation, food hygiene and safety, food quality, and preparation.
• Improve operational efficiency of the kitchen with other chefs by adhering to and improving kitchen policy and process.Ability to remain calm under pressure during busy times.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for career growth and progression
• Staff perks and discounts
• Free Gym membership
• Training and development