Salary: $75,000–$85,000 per year, plus superannuation
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Occupation: Pastry Cook
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Pastry Cook to join our team in Adelaide. This is a full-time position suited to someone with strong pastry and baking skills, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for producing high-quality products.
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing a range of pastries, cakes, desserts, breads and other baked goods while maintaining consistent quality, presentation and food-safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, bake and decorate pastries, cakes, desserts, breads and other baked products.
- Follow established recipes, production schedules and presentation standards.
- Measure and mix ingredients using appropriate techniques and equipment.
- Prepare doughs, batters, fillings, creams, icings and decorative finishes.
- Monitor baking temperatures, cooking times and product quality.
- Develop and trial new pastry and dessert products.
- Estimate ingredient requirements and assist with stock control and ordering.
- Check the quality and freshness of ingredients and finished products.
- Ensure products are prepared consistently and presented to a high standard.
- Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen and production area.
- Follow food-safety, workplace health and safety, and sanitation requirements.
- Operate and maintain ovens, mixers, proofers and other pastry equipment safely.
- Minimise waste and support effective cost control.
- Assist with training and supervising junior kitchen staff when required.
- Work collaboratively with chefs, bakers, front-of-house staff and management.
Skills and Experience
- Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery, Patisserie, Baking or a related field.
- At least two years of relevant experience in a pastry cook, baker or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of pastry preparation, baking techniques and dessert production.
- Experience producing cakes, pastries, breads, fillings, creams and decorative finishes.
- Good understanding of food-safety and hygiene requirements.
- Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent product quality.
- Strong time-management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy commercial kitchen.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays when required.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift kitchen supplies and equipment.
What We Offer
- Competitive annual salary of $75,000–$85,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Full-time, stable employment.
- Supportive and professional working environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to menu and product development.
- Career development and training opportunities.
- Work with a growing Adelaide-based hospitality business.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications, relevant pastry experience and availability.
Applications from suitably qualified local and international candidates are welcome. Any employment or visa sponsorship arrangements will be considered subject to the candidate meeting the relevant eligibility and business requirements.
Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
