Pastry Cook

At Dunsborough Bakery (DUNSBOROUGH BAKERY (WA) PTY LTD), we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional house-made patisserie and bakery products made fresh daily. 

As a Pastry Cook, we are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced team member who is passionate about producing high-quality patisserie items using fresh and local ingredients.

In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation, assembly, baking, finishing, and presentation of our house-made patisserie range, ensuring consistency, quality, and food safety standards are maintained at all times.

The Role

Location: Dunsborough, Western Australia

Contract Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce a range of house-made patisserie products, including cakes, tarts, slices, pastries, desserts, creams, custards and fillings. 
• Prepare pastry bases, tart shells, sponges, laminated doughs, mousses and decorative components. 
• Assemble, bake, finish and decorate patisserie items to ensure consistency, quality and presentation standards. 
• Follow established recipes, portion control requirements and bakery production schedules. 
• Monitor baking, cooling, setting and finishing processes to achieve high-quality results. 
• Ensure all products comply with food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements. 
• Maintain freshness, product rotation and stock control using FIFO procedures. 
• Operate bakery and patisserie equipment safely and efficiently. 
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area. 
• Work collaboratively with the bakery team and assist with new products or seasonal offerings where required.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a Pastry Cook, Patisserie Cook or similar production role.
• Strong knowledge of pastry and patisserie production techniques.
• Experience preparing cakes, tarts, pastries, creams, fillings, and dessert items.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality presentation.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

If this sounds like you, please send your resume and cover letter for consideration.