Pastrycook

Pastrycook - Full-Time Position | Wanganui

We are a busy bakery café located in Wanganui and are currently seeking a hard-working Pastrycook to join our team in preparing high-quality baked goods while maintaining our shop standards and complying with food safety and health & safety regulations.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week, and up to 40 hours, rostered between 3:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Sunday. Weekend and public holiday work (excluding Christmas Day and New Year's Day) will be required to meet business needs during busy period.

Key Responsibilities:

- Inspecting equipment and work areas to ensure cleanliness and compliance with food safety and occupational health & safety requirements
- Assessing ingredient quality and accurately weighing materials for consistent results
- Mixing, kneading, maturing, and shaping doughs and batters for pastries, cakes, tarts, cookies, and a limited selection of buns and breads
- Preparing sweet and savoury fillings such as custards, creams, fruit compotes, and other café-style offerings
- Operating commercial bakery equipment including mixers, sheeters, moulders, and ovens
- Monitoring baking and storage temperatures and checking product appearance for quality control
- Glazing, icing, and decorating products to presentation standards
- Coordinating daily baking schedules to ensure timely production and product availability
- Cleaning and maintaining all tools, trays, tins, and baking equipment in line with hygiene protocols

About the Role:

- Pay rate: $25 - $30.00 per hour, depending on skill level and experience
- Location: Wanganui
- Hours: Rostered shifts across 7 days, including weekends and selected public holidays

What We’re Looking For:

- At least three years of relevant work experience or a New Zealand Level 4 qualification in baking or patisserie
- Ability to work early mornings and under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- High standards of hygiene and attention to detail
- Must be able to pass a drug test and have a clean criminal record
- Applicants must hold New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa