About the role

Balha's Pastry is seeking a skilled and passionate Pastry Cook to join our team at our Brunswick location. Since 1991, Balha's has been one of Melbourne's most loved destinations for authentic Lebanese and Middle Eastern sweets, built on a foundation of heritage, craftsmanship, and the finest ingredients. We are a family-run business and we take genuine pride in every piece that leaves our kitchen.

This role is for someone who understands the precision that traditional pastry demands, is comfortable working across a diverse range of Middle Eastern sweets and savouries, and wants to be part of a kitchen where the standard genuinely matters.

Key responsibilities

- Accurately weigh and measure ingredients including semolina, phyllo dough, nut blends, sugar syrups, rose water, and orange blossom water in accordance with established recipes
- Prepare, mix, knead, shape, and mould dough for a broad range of Lebanese and Middle Eastern pastries including baklava, maamoul, ka'ak, and savoury items
- Prepare a variety of pastry fillings including ashta cream, mixed nut blends (pistachio, walnut, cashew), and cheese-based savoury fillings
- Bake pastries, biscuits, and desserts to specification, monitoring oven temperatures and product appearance closely to achieve consistent results across high-volume production
- Finish and decorate pastries with sugar syrups, glazes,



crushed nuts, and other traditional toppings to the standard Balha's is known for
- Manage inventory of pastry supplies and ingredients, placing orders as needed to maintain uninterrupted production
- Maintain a clean and organised kitchen in line with food safety standards and work health and safety obligations
- Coordinate with other kitchen staff to ensure pastry production runs smoothly across the day, particularly during peak periods
- Package finished pastries for retail display and sale, ensuring presentation meets the Balha's standard

About you

- Formal qualifications in pastry or commercial cookery, or demonstrated equivalent experience in a professional pastry kitchen
- Hands-on experience with Middle Eastern or Lebanese pastry is highly regarded
- Meticulous attention to detail, particularly in measuring, shaping, and finishing
- Comfortable working in a high-volume production environment while maintaining quality
- Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety requirements
- A team-oriented team player with a reliable and consistent work ethic
- Passion for traditional pastry and an appreciation for heritage-driven craft

Location: Brunswick, VIC

Employment type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000 + Superannuation

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Pastry Cook (Brunswick)
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