4d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Sonoma Baking Company The Pastry Lead Commis is responsible for assisting the Pastry Team in the daily running of the Pastry Kitchen. The position requirements include handling of our products with care, following directions, operating as part of the team and at all times to work efficiently as possible.

Individuals in this role should be detail oriented, work with a sense of urgency, organized and curious & excited about artisan production of baked goods.

Benefits

- Benefits We strive to be the best bakery and place to work where we don't just offer jobs - we offer careers.
- Benefits In return for your passion for success, you will be rewarded with a competitive package and excellent career opportunities within an organisation that fosters your growth and development.

Task & Responsibilities

Read order sheets and consult recipes in order to plan products and create pastry-goods to order.

Ensure all pastry items are baked to Sonoma standards. Produce baked goods to be sold in Sonoma Retail outlets and complete wholesale orders. Create and prepare pastry items in accordance with the existing product range.

Consistently meet the required morning deadline and packed in time for delivery. Maintain quality and consistency of pastry products by assessing, sorting, and following up any issues. Assist the Pastry kitchen staff as needed.

Mentor trainees and train apprentice staff to assist in building skills and techniques. Work with team members to create and test innovative current products. Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.

Ensure stock rotation is managed in accordance with procedures.



Ensure that daily processes are aligned with WQA & HACCP guidelines. Follow safe work systems and procedures to ensure a safe work environment for the Pastry team.

Ensures that all equipment is handled safely and with reasonable care.

Qualification & Experience

Trade Qualifications Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work under pressure Minimum 12 months baking and pastry experience and be able to lead by example and encourage other kitchen staff. Ability to train kitchen staff to ensure Company expectations are achieved Reliable and punctual Ability to multi task and work effectively within a fast-paced environment Ability to contribute to maintaining a clean, safe work workplace Proven ability to use initiative and be a self-starter Excellent attention to detail. Professional communication, presentation and customer relation skills Creativity and flair.

Strong sense of ownership and pride in your performance. Work well under pressure, and in large production environment as well as work as a team and the ability to remain calm. Available to work as per rostering requirements including nights, weekends and public holidays.

About Company

Synonymous with excellence and built from humble beginnings alongside undying passion and determination, Sonoma Baking Company is one of the world’s most respected artisan bakeries. At Sonoma we never take for granted our origins, and always remember the journey. In doing so, we never forget that our people are our business.

We are both a product and service business, and we own every part of its delivery by never accepting compromise, by sweating the detail and giving rise to each day; to be trusted for delivering the very best quality as the best artisan bakery in Australia and beyond.

Work Type: Full time Salary: $79500-85000 Job Publish: 30-07-2026 Job Expire: 29-08-2026

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