Pastry Cook

Mair and Doveton Pty Ltd is looking for a qualified and experienced Full-time Pastry Cook to join our team.

Salary Range – $60,000 - $80,000 per annum + super

Business Location – Ballarat VIC

Responsibilities including and not limited to:

• Checking the cleanliness of equipment and operation of premises before production runs to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
• Prepares pastry and dessert items in accordance with standards established by the Head Chef.
• Meet with the Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance.
• Checking the quality of raw materials and weighing ingredients
• Kneading, maturing, cutting, moulding, mixing and shaping dough and pastry goods.
• Measurement and mixing of ingredients and preparing pastry fillings.
• Monitoring oven temperatures and product appearance to determine baking times.
• Coordinating the forming, loading, baking, unloading, de-panning and cooling of batches of bread, rolls and pastry products.
• Glazing buns and pastries, and decorating cakes with cream and icing
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment and operating machines which roll and mould dough and cut biscuits.
• Emptying, cleaning and greasing baking trays, tins and other cooking equipment.
• Assist with the development of new designs and recipes.

Skills and Qualifications

• AQF associate degree in baking and pastry arts or similar preferred.
• Prior Experience as a Pastry Cook.
• Advanced knowledge of traditional pastry baking techniques.
• Creative ability in designing, decorating, and filling confectionery.
• Ability to coordinate with other chefs and manage pastry section staff.
• In-depth knowledge of food industry regulations.
• Ability to work Full Time
• Flexible to work on a rotating roster.

Please include a current resume and supporting documents to your application. Three current referees would be required. Email your CV to manager@carbonis.com.au