Job Description:

We are seeking for TWO Pastry Cooks’ at AMBRISH LIMITED T/A APPENZELL BAKES AND CAKES in WHAKATANE, New Zealand. This role is ideal for a passionate and experienced baker who enjoys working in a fast-paced café environment and takes pride in producing high-quality baked goods while maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards.

We guarantee more than 30 hours per week with a pay rate between $24.00 to $27.00/- an hour.

You will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Some of the duties and responsibilities you will be responsible for include:

Your duties will include:

  • Baking a variety of products including pies, sausage rolls, bread rolls, pastries, donuts, muffins, cookies, cakes, and slices.
  • Preparing custards, sauces, chocolates, fillings, and desserts.
  • Mixing, kneading, rolling, moulding, and shaping dough.
  • Preparing customer orders to a high standard.
  • Checking the quality and freshness of raw ingredients.
  • Monitoring oven temperatures and product appearance to determine baking times Working confidently with meat products, including identifying spoilage and handling them safely.
  • Loading, unloading, cooling, de-panning, cleaning, greasing, and maintaining baking trays and equipment.
  • Ordering ingredients and supplies based on daily production requirements.
  • Keeping the bakery clean, organised, and compliant with food safety regulations.
  • Following workplace health and safety procedures and company policies.
  • Working collaboratively with the team and maintaining clear communication.
  • Following rostered hours and arriving on time for every shift.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience for the role of Cook, However, A Minimum qualification of NZQF Level 4 can substitute the requirement of work experience.
  • The selected candidate will receive detailed training.
  • Basic communication skills and basic knowledge of technology to operate the equipment.
  • Able to work independently and make decisions in the kitchen for the betterment of the business.
  • Pass random drug and alcohol tests (when required).
  • Clear criminal record
  • Have an excellent manner with people, especially team members.
  • Reliable and flexible to change.
  • Must be able to work across any shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
  • Must be able to work in split shifts
  • Must be a fit, quick thinker, reliable, trustworthy, and self-motivated
  • Able to lift weights up to 25kg.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and enthusiastic team, so if your skills and attributes match, we want to hear from you.

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