Pastrycook (Viennoiserie)

Since 2003, La Madre has been baking high quality artisan breads and pastries in Geelong, we pride ourselves on being a reliable partner to the hospitality and retail sectors throughout Victoria, 7 days a week.

Using traditional baking methods and quality ingredients, we strive to offer our employees an exciting and enjoyable work environment, a sustainable work / life balance and opportunities for future growth.

Our Core Values
- Passion and Hard Work
- Teamwork and Good Communication
- Honesty and Accountability
- Growth

We recruit people who bring new skills, experience and perspectives to our bakery and you must demonstrate these values to succeed with us.

**About the role**

We are looking for a qualified Pastrycook / chef who is passionate about Viennoiserie to join our talented and hard working team. This is a full time position Tuesday - Saturday including public holidays, 6am / 8am start.

Minimum 1 years experience operating a pastry laminator is essential.

The position is hands on and you will be involved in all facets of Pastry production including mixing, lamination, rolling, baking and finishing. You will work alongside an experienced team to produce croissants, doughnuts, small cakes and sweet breads to a high standard every day.

This is a great opportunity to be a part of a professional and highly respected bakery, where quality and teamwork is paramount at every step.

**Job tasks and responsibilities**
- laminate and roll by hand a large volume of croissant dough to a consistently high standard to produce delicious Viennoiseries
- preparing, mixing, baking and finishing of products to specified guidelines and time frames
- maintain a high standard of quality and consistency
- operating dough laminator, blast freezer, mixers, rack ovens and other pastry related equipment
- support the Head Pastry Chef with new product ideas and testing
- adhere to a stringent GMP & HACCP programme
- general duties as required incl. cleaning and maintenance

**Skills and experience**
- able to demonstrate through prior experience the process and techniques involved in lamination, folding, rolling and baking of croissant dough
- an eye for detail with an appreciation of high quality pastry products using premium ingredients
- strong organisational and time management skills
- excellent food hygiene standards and an understanding of HACCP
- demonstratable skills in showing initiative and a passion for the industry
- excellent physical fitness and able to stand, bend and lift heavy items
- a positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a committed team

Offering an attractive salary ($55,000 - $70,000) and fully laundered uniform. If you want to be part of the La Madre team, please provide your covering letter and resume, reference ‘Pastry Chef'.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

- Are you vaccinated against Covid-19 inclduing booster vaccine and able to present a proof of vaccination certificate?
- Do you have at least 1 years lamination experience making Viennoiseries?

**Experience**:

- Pastrycook: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Pastrycook qualification (preferred)

Work Location: In person