Pastry Cook
Aviv Continental Cakes
Aviv Continental Cakes
Date Posted: July 30, 2026
Position: Pastry Cook
Salary: $79,423 to $90,000 per annum plus 12% superannuation
Hours: 38 hours per week
Mode: Full time
Location: Elsternwick, VIC
Aviv Continental Cakes Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Pastry Cook for a full-time position to join their team in Elsternwick, Victoria.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, bake, and present a wide variety of pastries, desserts, cakes, tarts, buns and other baked goods.
- Create both sweet and savory bakery items, including doughs, fillings, and icings.
- Follow and develop recipes with precision, maintaining high standards of taste, presentation, and consistency.
- Running machines which roll and mould dough and cut biscuits
- Monitor inventory levels and maintain accurate records of ingredient usage, purchases, and stock rotation.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment, ensuring all health, hygiene, and food safety regulations are strictly followed.
- Provide supervision and guidance to junior staff or apprentices involved in pastry preparation and baking
- Supervise daily operations within the pastry section, ensuring efficient workflow and quality control throughout the day.
- Manage pastry inventory control, minimizing waste while ensuring adequate supply to meet expected demand.
- Contribute to the promotion of baked goods through social media, in-house displays, and community outreach efforts.
- Plan and execute themed or seasonal pastry items for holidays and special events.
- Support menu development and assist in creating new bakery products in collaboration with chefs or supervisors.
- Manage inventory levels and place orders for baking supplies as necessary.
- Operate and maintain pastry kitchen equipment, reporting any malfunctions to management promptly.
Skills and Qualifications:
- At least a Certificate 3 qualification in Baking or Patisserie
- At least 12 months experience as a Pastry Cook in a commercial bakery
- Must have at least 12 months of experience in baking artisan sourdough, pastries and patisseries
- At least 12 months experience in dough handling, lamination techniques (e.g. French vanilla cream and custard slice, croissants, Danish), and precision baking
- At least 12 months experience using professional pastry equipment, such as commercial ovens, mixers, dough sheeters, and temperature-controlled chocolate machines
- Effective English and good communication skills
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Able to pass health, hygiene, food handling requirements
Salary: $79423 to $90000 per annum excluding Super
Job Type: Full-Time
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