Pastry Cook, Laminator

JOB TITLE: Pastry Cook

JOB TYPE: Full-time

LOCATION: Dandenong South, VIC, 3175

CEO: Mike FERGUSON

MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBLILITIES:

·    Prepare a wide variety of cakes, sponges, biscuits, cookies, croissants, danish, tarts, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes

.    Weigh ingredients, mix, prepare dough, laminate dough. weigh dough, proove dough, safely use the bakery's machinery, equipment and ovens

.    Prepare all the pastries, cakes and desserts on the menu

.    Follow recipes created by the chef

.    Prepare chocolate mousse

·     Make pastry fillings

·     Prepare cream, chocolate and egg cream etc.

.     Glaze buns and pastries

·     Ensure raw materials and ingredients are up to the restaurant's standards

·     Keep the working place clean and in good order

·     Liaise with suppliers, restock fridges, rotate stock and check stock levels

·     Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking

·      Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc.

·      Perform all tasks required as a Pastry cook

·      Grease, load, empty and clean baking trays

·     Bake pastries and bread, managing the ovens

.      Fill and decorate pastries and cakes using different icings, toppings , fillings etc

.    Ensure presentation is consistent and up to standard

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

QUALIFICATIONS

·       Qualified Pastry Cook with a minimum of Certificate III in Patisserie

SKILLS

.       A passion for baking and a drive for excellence

·      Skilled at mixing, laminating, depositing, prooving, and managing the ovens

·      Decorating and piping skills, creativity

·       Great attention to detail, consistency and reliability

·       Time management and organisational skills

·       Knowledge of health and safety principles

·       Knowledge of food intolerances and preferences, such as gluten free, sugar free

       Communication skills, emotional intelligence, teamwork skills, and a can-do attitude

EXPERIENCE

·       Proven experience as PASTRY COOK, baker or relevant role

·       More than 2 years experience in a commercial bakery     

.      Experience in a fast-paced, high volume, wholesale bakery would be an advantage.

       If you believe you fit this role and want to join the Fergys team then apply now!

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Friday: Morning, Afternoon
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected start date for role: 19 July 2024
• Expected salary: $55,000 - $75,000 per year