Position: Pastrycook
Job Type: Full-Time (38 hours/week)
Business Name: #1000 Bread
Salary: $75,000 – $80,000 per annum (excluding superannuation)
Location: 315 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Start Date: 28 May 2026
About us
Located in the heart of Melbourne, #1000 Bread is a well-established artisan bakery known for its freshly baked breads, pastries, and quality baked goods. With a commitment to traditional baking techniques and friendly customer service, we provide customers with a unique bakery experience. We are currently seeking a skilled and passionate full-time Pastrycook to join our team.
About the Role
As a Pastrycook, you will contribute to the daily preparation and production of high-quality pastries, cakes, buns, biscuits, and other baked goods within a professional bakery environment. This role requires strong attention to detail, consistency in product quality, and a commitment to food safety and efficient daily production.
Key Responsibilities
· Prepare and bake pastries, cakes, buns, and other baked goods in accordance with established recipes and baking techniques.
· Monitor product quality, appearance, and consistency to ensure high standards are maintained across all baked products.
· Assist with dough preparation, ingredient measuring, and daily production processes.
· Support daily baking schedules to ensure products are prepared fresh and available throughout operating hours.
· Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards in accordance with workplace health and hygiene regulations.
· Assist with stock rotation, ingredient storage, and minimising product wastage.
· Work collaboratively with the bakery team to ensure smooth daily operations and timely production.
Skills and Experience
- AQF Certificate III in Patisserie, Certificate IV in Patisserie, or equivalent relevant qualification.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience as a Pastrycook or Baker in a commercial bakery, café, or kitchen environment.
- Sound knowledge of pastry preparation, dough handling, baking techniques, and dessert production.
- Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
- Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety procedures.
- Strong time management skills and ability to work efficiently during busy production periods.
- Good attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Flexibility to work across weekdays, weekends, early mornings, and public holidays as required.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to contribute to the preparation of high-quality pastries and baked goods.
- Supportive and friendly team environment.
- Stable, full-time position in a popular destination bakery with strong community support.
- Competitive salary package of $75,000 – $80,000 per year, commensurate with skills and experience.
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about baking and ready to bring your creative flair to a dynamic team,
we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability
for the role to (#1000 email address).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Pastry: 1 year (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
