Pastry Cook (Restaurant)
Job Description
Looking for an experienced Pastry Cook (Restaurant) to join our culinary team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing a variety of desserts, pastries and baked goods while ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and bake cakes, pastries, breads, cookies and desserts according to company recipes.
- Produce daily mise en place and ensure sufficient stock for restaurant operations.
- Decorate and present desserts to maintain consistent quality and appearance.
- Monitor ingredient quality, freshness and inventory levels.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the pastry kitchen in compliance with SFA food safety standards.
- Operate and maintain pastry equipment safely.
- Assist in developing seasonal desserts and new pastry products.
- Minimise food wastage and ensure proper storage of ingredients.
- Work closely with the kitchen team to support daily operations.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 years of relevant experience as a Pastry Cook, Baker or similar role.
- Knowledge of pastry preparation, baking techniques and dessert presentation.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
- Able to work on weekends and public holidays.
- Team player with a positive attitude.
Skills
- Pastry Preparation
- Baking
- Dessert Production
- Cake Decoration
- Food Hygiene
- Inventory Control
- Food Preparation
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Kitchen Operations
Working Hours
- 6 days per week
- Rotating shifts including weekends and public holiday
Benefits
- Annual Leave
- Medical Benefits
- Staff Meals
- Staff Uniform
- Performance Bonus (subject to company performance)