AddressBaker/Pastry Chef
Location: 20 mins from CBD, South of Perth
About Us:
Pinjarra Bakery is a market-leading family business offering a fantastic career opportunity for highly motivated and committed individuals. With over 25 years of rolling out award-winning goodness, we believe in creating simple, feel-good food to be enjoyed. Our signature pies are distinctive, crammed with tasty fillings and flavor combinations that have become crowd favorites.
Our Vision:
To be recognized as the pie innovators of the West while maintaining the exceptional quality of our products and authentic service.
Mission:
Through our love of baking, we are committed to consistently providing delicious, unpretentious, feel-good food and crowd-pleasing pies. We focus on freshness, using quality ingredients, and creating simple pleasures for every customer who walks through our door, leaving them with an experience remembered long after the last bite.
The Role:
Join our fun and dynamic team at Pinjarra Bakery as a Baker/Pastry Chef, where you'll be whipping up daily delights like bread, cakes, pies, and pastries. Your day will be filled with measuring and mixing ingredients, ensuring every bite meets our high standards, and maintaining a spotless, safe kitchen. You'll also manage stock orders, perform quality checks, and help bring exciting new products to life. Plus, you'll build great relationships with your teammates while creating the delicious treats our customers love.
Job Responsibilities:
- Daily production of bread, cakes, pies, & pastries.
- Measuring and mixing ingredients in large quantities.
- Reading, understanding, and preparing batters based on recipe instructions.
- Maintaining quality and quantity control by established standards.
- Food preparation.
- Keep the Production Manager informed of all issues, taking prompt corrective action or suggesting alternatives when necessary.
- Ensure a safe and clean work environment for all staff, complying with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements.
- Conduct weekly stock orders for ingredients, flour, packaging, and other items related to bakehouse production.
- Introduce and discontinue new product lines with approval from the family board.
- Pack products for distribution to all stores and occasionally handle deliveries.
Applicants Need:
- Passion for food, especially pies, pastries, and cakes.
- Desire to take pride in your work.
- Ability to work in a very busy, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to stay on your feet for extended periods.
- Excellent organization skills.
- High standard of cleanliness and a focus on health and safety.
Person Attributes:
- Positive attitude & enthusiasm.
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
- Ability to follow directions and procedures correctly.
- Ability to multi-task under pressure.
- Good time management.
- Reliable and honest.
- Punctual.
- Neat appearance
Qualifications:
- Applicants must be qualified Pastry Cooks.
- At least 5 years of professional bakery experience.
- Proficient technical skills.
Benefits and Perks:
- Full-time position with a competitive $65,000 - $75,000 salary based on skills and experience.
- Further development of knowledge and skills in the bakery industry.
- A supportive and thriving work environment.
How to Apply:
All applicants, please attach a copy of your resume and references. Applicants must have their transport—applications close on Friday, 21st June 2024.
