Pastry Cook

Pastry Cook
Location: Ravenhall, VIC (Melbourne's Inner North/West/East)
Salary: $77,000 per annum + Superannuation
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

About the Company

Amba Foods International Pty Ltd is one of Australia’s fastest-growing Indian food brands, proudly combining traditional Indian pastries with modern Australian quality standards. From humble beginnings in a home kitchen, we have grown into a trusted name offering a wide range of Indian pastries, cookies, biscuits, snacks and many more products. Our commitment to authenticity, natural ingredients, and innovation drives everything we do.

The Opportunity
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Pastry Cook to join our dynamic production team at our Ravenhall facility.
This role is ideal for someone with a passion for pastry, a deep understanding of traditional and contemporary cooking techniques, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare, bake, and finish a variety of pastries and desserts to meet production targets
• Follow and refine recipes to ensure consistency and quality across batches
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
• Monitor stock levels and assist in inventory management
• Collaborate with the team to improve processes and introduce new products
• Ensure all products meet food safety and hygiene standards
• Operate kitchen equipment
• Clean up and maintenance of the kitchen area
• Monitoring & promoting kitchen hygiene & safety practices

Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will have:
• Proven experience as a pastry cook or baker, ideally in a commercial or high-output kitchen
• Knowledge of Indian sweets or savoury pastries is highly desirable
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise recipes
• A team player with a proactive and positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and meet production deadlines
• Certificate III in Patisserie or equivalent qualification (preferred) or 5 – 10 years work experience in same occupation.
• A creative mindset with the ability to work both independently and in a team
• Passion for food, culture, and authentic brand storytelling

What We Offer
• Join a growing and culturally rich food brand with a strong market presence
• Opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing food brand
• Consistent work hours and job stability.
• Work in a collaborative environment where your input is valued
• Career development in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector

How to Apply
If you’re ready to contribute to a passionate and innovative team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to the link below.