Pastry Chef

Forster Bakehouse is seeking a skilled and passionate Pastry Chef to join our bakery team. This is a great opportunity for someone experienced in producing high-quality pastries cakes desserts and baked goods in a busy bakery environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and produce a variety of pastries cakes slices desserts and other baked products
  
• Mix shape bake and decorate pastry items according to recipes and bakery standards
  
• Prepare fillings creams icings glazes and other pastry components
  
• Maintain consistency in taste quality freshness and presentation
  
• Operate ovens mixers and bakery equipment safely and efficiently
  
• Assist with daily production planning and stock preparation
  
• Follow food safety hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures
  
• Maintain a clean and organised pastry production area
  
• Work efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced bakery environment
  

• Previous experience as a Pastry Chef or Pastry Cook preferred
  
• Relevant qualification in Patisserie Baking or Commercial Cookery highly regarded
  
• Strong knowledge of pastry preparation baking and decorating techniques
  
• Ability to work early mornings weekends and public holidays as required
  
• Reliable creative and able to work under pressure
  
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent production standards
  

• Full-time opportunity available
  
• Supportive and friendly bakery team
  
• Stable role with a local bakery business
  
• Opportunity to showcase and develop pastry skills
  
• Work in a well-known bakery serving the Forster community