Full-Time Opportunities - Pastry Chef / Pastrycook

Suffolk Park, NSW

Suffolk Bakery is a well‑known artisan bakery located in Suffolk Park, NSW, offering freshly baked pastries, cakes, pies, breads and café-style products prepared daily in a vibrant and customer‑focused environment. At the moment, we are currently seeking two experienced and passionate pastry chefs / pastry cooks to join our growing team and so if this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Pastry Chef / Pastrycook

Salary: $80,000 per annum
Hours: Full time - 38 hours per week

About the Role

The Pastry Chef is responsible for preparing a wide range of artisan pastry products, desserts, cakes and laminated pastries while maintaining the high quality and presentation standards expected by Suffolk Bakery. The role works closely with the Owner and senior kitchen team, assisting with day‑to‑day coordination of pastry production, maintaining quality standards and providing guidance to junior staff where required.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing and producing high‑quality pastries, desserts, cakes and laminated pastry products to Suffolk Bakery's standards.

Producing artisan sweet and savoury pastry items, including croissants, Danish pastries, tarts, cakes, desserts, pies and related bakery products.

Preparing fillings, creams, custards, ganache, chocolate decorations and other pastry components.

Decorating and finishing cakes, pastries and desserts to ensure consistency in presentation and quality.





Assisting with daily pastry production planning to ensure products are prepared efficiently and production schedules are met.

Monitoring product quality and consistency throughout all stages of preparation and finishing.

Assisting with stock rotation, ingredient preparation and minimising waste.

Providing guidance and assistance to apprentices, trainees and junior kitchen staff as required.

Maintaining food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards.

Maintaining a clean, organised and professional pastry kitchen.

Working collaboratively with the Owner and senior kitchen staff to support the ongoing development of Suffolk Bakery's pastry range.

Selection Criteria

At least three years' experience preparing high‑quality artisan pastries, desserts, cakes and laminated pastry products within a commercial bakery, pâtisserie or hospitality environment.

Demonstrated experience producing a wide range of pastry products using traditional techniques.

Strong attention to detail and presentation standards.

Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Ability to work collaboratively within a professional kitchen team.

Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, weekends and public holidays.

Commitment to a long‑term appointment.

Why Join Suffolk Bakery?

At Suffolk Bakery, you'll be part of a supportive and professional team dedicated to producing high‑quality artisan products enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. We offer a positive working environment, opportunities for growth and the chance to work with a passionate team committed to quality and creativity.

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