Pastry Cook

Our industry partner, FRANKY'S CAFE PTY. LTD. is a locally owned and operated café renowned for its freshly baked pastries, desserts, and artisan cakes served alongside premium coffee and light meals. Located in the heart of the community, Franky's Café has built a loyal customer base by offering high-quality baked goods made from scratch daily, with a focus on freshness, consistency, and creative presentation.

To continue meeting customer demand and upholding its reputation for excellence, FRANKY'S CAFE PTY. LTD. requires a skilled and experienced Pastry Cook to join the team on a full-time basis. This role is vital to maintaining the café's daily production of pastries, cakes, and desserts while ensuring high standards of quality and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare a variety of pastries, cakes, tarts, and desserts to meet daily service requirements and special orders
• Accurately measure, mix, and prepare doughs, batters, fillings, and creams to achieve consistent product quality
• Operate and maintain pastry equipment such as ovens, mixers, and proofing cabinets to ensure efficient production
• Decorate and finish baked products using glazes, icings, and other techniques to enhance appearance and maintain brand standards
• Monitor the taste, texture, and presentation of products to ensure they meet quality expectations and customer satisfaction
• Organise production schedules and workflow to meet deadlines, special events, and seasonal demand
• Check ingredient freshness, manage stock rotation, and store ingredients properly in line with food safety standards
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the pastry section in compliance with food safety and workplace health and safety regulations
• Assist in training and guiding junior kitchen assistants or pastry staff as needed

Skills & Experience Required

• At least 2 years' experience as a pastry cook or in a similar commercial baking environment
• Certificate III in Patisserie or equivalent formal qualification
• Sound knowledge of pastry and dessert preparation techniques
• Competence in food handling, storage, and kitchen safety procedures
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and as part of a small team
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and creative presentation skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $78,000.00 per year

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person