Pastry Cook at Soulte

About Us -
Rooted in a passion for fresh, high-quality ingredients, our chefs craft each dish with care, sourcing local produce and sustainable proteins whenever possible. Whether you're enjoying our signature dishes or exploring seasonal specials, every bite is designed to delight your palate. At Soulte, we’re not just about great food; we’re about community. Our space is designed for gathering, whether it’s a romantic dinner, a family celebration, or a casual night out with friends. With a carefully curated wine list and a selection of artisanal cocktails, we invite you to relax and enjoy the moment.

The Role -
Soulte are looking for a pastry cook who can oversee the restaurant's kitchen by managing other members of the food preparation team, deciding what dishes to serve, and adjusting orders to meet guests' requests.
Work will be conducted in a fully functioning, clean and organised kitchen. Applicants must have the ability to work well under pressure with time constraints, with knowledge of different varieties of foods and ingredients, communication skills, and the ability to accept criticism.

Duties -
• checking the cleanliness of equipment and operation of premises before production runs to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
• checking the quality of raw materials and weighing ingredients
• kneading, maturing, cutting, moulding, mixing and shaping dough and pastry goods
• preparing pastry fillings
• monitoring oven temperatures and product appearance to determine baking times
• coordinating the forming, loading, baking, unloading, de-panning and cooling of batches of bread, rolls and pastry products
• glazing buns and pastries, and decorating cakes with cream and icing
• operating machines which roll and mould dough and cut biscuits
• emptying, cleaning and greasing baking trays, tins and other cooking equipment

Qualifications and Requirements
• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
• Relevant qualifications required however, 3 years of relevant experience may substitute for the qualifications.
• Have at least 3 years of experience as a pastry cook;
• Planning menu and creating new dishes;
• Ensure quality products are prepared and presented;
• Manage kitchen including training staff when needed;
• Have experience in upholding the proper health and safety requirements in the kitchen;
• Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 per year

Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.
Salary -
73.150,00 AUD Annual