Pastrycook

**Company**: Turkish Bakeries (Australia) Pty Ltd

**Job title**: Pastrycook

**Position**: Permanent Full-time

**Salary**:AUD $ 76,515 plus Superannuation

**Hours**: Permanent Full time

**Location**: Osborne Park, WA 6017

**Company Overview**

Turkish Bakeries (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading producer of high-quality artisan breads and specialty baked goods. Using stone-deck ovens, long fermentation methods, and hand-moulding techniques, we produce authentic Turkish breads and an expanding range of pastries such as brioche loaves, croissants and fruit breads.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Set up the pastry workstation daily, ensuring all ingredients, tools, and equipment are prepared for production.
- Accurately weigh and measure ingredients to maintain consistency and quality across batches.
- Prepare, mix, and bake doughs and batters for croissants, brioche, sweet breads, and related products.
- Carry out hand-moulding, laminating, proofing, and baking in line with artisan methods.
- Operate bakery equipment, including mixers, sheeters, and stone-deck ovens, safely and efficiently.
- Assist senior bakers and pastry staff with coordinating daily production schedules.
- Monitor ingredient levels, record daily usage, and advise management of stock replenishment needs.
- Produce pastries and sweet baked goods to established recipes and company standards.
- Check finished products to ensure flavour, texture, and appearance are consistent with artisan quality.
- Contribute ideas for recipe improvement and development of new sweet baked goods.
- Maintain accurate production logs, wastage reports, and temperature records.
- Ensure daily output is aligned with production requirements and minimises waste.
- Maintain a clean, hygienic workstation in compliance with HACCP, food safety, and OHS standards.
- Store ingredients and equipment correctly to preserve freshness and maintain food safety.
- Work collaboratively with bakers, pastry staff, and management to meet operational goals.

**Qualifications And Experience**

To be eligible for this role, you must have:

- A Certificate III or Certificate IV in Patisserie (or equivalent) with at least 1 year of full-time relevant work experience; **OR**:

- At least 3 years of full-time relevant work experience if no formal qualification is held

**Skills & Attributes**
- Hands-on experience producing pastries, including croissants and sweet breads.
- Ability to work with artisan methods in a small-batch setting.
- Strong attention to detail in shaping, proofing, and finishing.
- Good organisational skills and reliability in meeting production requirements.
- Commitment to hygiene and HACCP compliance.
- Physically capable of bakery work in a fast-paced environment.

**Why Join Us?**
- Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values traditional baking
- Be part of a growing business with a commitment to quality and innovation
- Opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to a respected artisan brand

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are passionate about artisan baking and sweet goods.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person