Pastry Cooks

Location: Karratha, WA 6714

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: AUD 76,515 – 80,000

Pilbara Bakehouse is seeking qualified Pastry Cooks who are passionate, enthusiastic, relabel and responsible with strong, diverse and has a great skill set and excellent experiences.

Occupation code (ANZSCO

Occupation name (ANZSCO) Pastrycook

Major Tasks and Duties:

• Prepare Pastry items - make Cakes and Pastry, preparing all our Desserts
• Checking the cleanliness of equipment and operation of premises before & after production runs to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
• Checking the quality of raw materials and weighing ingredients to ensure there is no contamination or foreign objects.
• Kneading, maturing, cutting, molding, mixing and shaping dough and pastry goods.
• 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.
• Operating machines which roll and mould dough and cut biscuits.
• Emptying, cleaning and greasing baking trays, tins and other cooking equipment.
• Create new and exciting desserts to renew menus and engage the interest of customers.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

• Trade Qualification or equivalent is a minimum requirement.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Pastry Cook or Pastry Chef.
• Strong skills in the production of pastries, desserts and cakes preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
• Have sound knowledge on all Pastry and bakery equipment including mixing and ovens.
• Strong work ethic.
• Great attention to detail and creativity.
• Organising and leadership skills.