Job Description

Kürtősh Australia Pty Ltd is a well-established hospitality business specialising in artisan pastry

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products, including traditional Hungarian chimney cakes, pastries, and specialty baked goods. The

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business operates multiple retail outlets across Australia and maintains consistently high standards

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of product quality, customer service, and operational compliance.

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The Role

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We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Pastry Cook to join our production team in Sydney.

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This role is responsible for the preparation, baking and finishing of our full range of pastries, cakes

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and baked goods to the recipes and standards our customers expect, every day.

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You will work as part of a busy kitchen team producing to daily targets, operating our bakery

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equipment, and maintaining the quality, consistency and presentation of everything that leaves the

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kitchen. You will also contribute to the development of new pastry items and seasonal offerings, and

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help maintain the food safety and hygiene standards required across our operation.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Preparing, baking, and finishing a range of pastries, desserts, and baked goods in accordance with established recipes and production requirements
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- Measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients to ensure consistency and product quality
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- Preparing and cooking pastry fillings, including sweet and savoury items such as pies and quiches
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- Operating and maintaining bakery equipment used for mixing, rolling, moulding, and baking products




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- Monitoring oven temperatures and baking times to achieve optimal results
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- Decorating, glazing, and presenting baked goods to a high standard
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- Ensuring quality control of products, including checking consistency, texture, and appearance
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- Contributing to the development of new pastry items and seasonal menu offerings
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- Maintaining a clean and hygienic work environment in compliance with food safety standards
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- Managing stock rotation and assisting with inventory control and ordering of supplies
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- Working collaboratively within the kitchen team to meet daily production targets
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Skills and Experience

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- A Certificate III in Patisserie, Certificate III in Baking, or equivalent qualification; or at least three years of relevant full-time experience where no formal qualification is held
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- Minimum of one year of pastry cook or baker in addition to relevant qualifications
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- Sound working knowledge of pastry, dough and baking techniques, including laminated pastry and yeast-based products
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- Experience operating commercial bakery equipment for mixing, rolling, moulding and baking
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- Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirementsAbility to work to daily production targets in a fast-paced environment
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- Attention to detail and a consistent standard of finishing and presentation
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- Availability to work early morning, weekend and public holiday shifts as required
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- Solid communication and teamwork skills
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