Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
About the role Balha's Pastry is seeking a skilled and passionate Pastry Cook to join our team at our Brunswick location.
Since ****, 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 collaborative 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
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