Pastrycook

We are a busy Bakery in Owhata, Rotorua, currently looking for two or more hard-working Pastrycooks to join our bakery to prepare high quality food and follow health & safety regulations as well as our shop standards.


Our bakery is looking for people who can work full-time permanent positions with a guaranteed 30 hours per week and a maximum of 40 hours to work in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty roster between the hours of 4:30 am to 5 pm, Monday to Sunday. You will be required to work during weekends to meet the needs of the business operation hours.


Tasks and responsibilities:

Prepare and accurately measure all raw materials, ensuring quality and consistency of ingredients in line with production requirements
Clean, inspect, and prepare baking equipment and premises before production, ensuring compliance with food safety and occupational health and safety standards
Mix, knead, mould, cut, and shape dough and pastry products for a variety of baked goods
Independently prepare pastry fillings and manage the full process of pastry production
Monitor oven temperatures and appearance of baked goods, baking products in batches to ensure optimal quality and timing
Glaze, finish, and decorate pastries, cakes, and sweet items using icing, cream, and other toppings
Operate and maintain bakery machinery used for rolling, moulding, and cutting dough and biscuits
Clean all baking equipment, grease trays, and ensure proper sanitisation and storage of all tools and materials at the end of each shift
Qualification/Work experience:

Ideally prefer at least 3 years of relevant work experience as a baker/pastrycook/baker assistant, but we also consider applicant with at least 2 years of relevant work experience, or
A level 4 qualification in Baking or Pastries
The pay would be from $25 / per hour to $35 / per hour depending on your skill level and work experience.

The successful candidate must be able to pass a drug test and have a clean criminal record.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work Visa. If it sounds like you, please drop us CV and cover letter by email.