PASTRY PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBER (café retail baker)

Full-Time / Casual

Locations: Marrickville, Alexandria, Clovelly and the CBD

Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 p.a. (pro-rata for full time, dependent on experience)

(Competitive casual hourly rates also apply)

The Vibe: Family-owned craft, 35-year Sydney heritage, and zero corporate fluff.

Why Tuga Pastries?

Who says work can’t smell like freshly baked croissants and taste like success?

At Tuga Pastries, we turn simple ingredients into something extraordinary We’re a second‑generation, family‑owned Sydney favourite, famous for our legendary Portuguese tarts and handcrafted artisan pastries.

We’re growing fast, and things are getting exciting With our 4th location opening at Sydney Airport and the 5th in CBD next on our radar, there’s never been a better time to join our team.

This is more than just a baking job; it’s your chance to grow, learn and make your mark.

Get hands‑on across multiple kitchen stations, learn from passionate pastry professionals, work with quality ingredients sourced locally from Australian farmers, and help create the delicious pastries our customers can’t get enough of.

From the first mix to the final golden bake, you’ll be part of a team that takes pride in its craft, loves what it does, and knows how to have fun along the way.

Ready to rise with us? If you love baking, enjoy a fast‑paced kitchen, and want to be part of an exciting growing business, we’d love to have you on board.

Come join Tuga Pastries; where great people, great ingredients and great pastries come together

The Role





A hands‑on production role dedicated to bringing our signature Portuguese‑inspired pastries and beloved cafe classics to life.

- The Prep: Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients for our signature doughs, custards, fillings, and sauces.

- The Craft: Shape, proof, bake, decorate, and pack our complete sweet and savoury ranges.

- The Growth: Receive structured, hands‑on training across multiple kitchen stations from seasoned pastry professionals.

- The Standard: Perform quality checks and maintain strict HACCP hygiene protocols to keep a spotless, safe workspace.

- The Prep: Get the good stuff ready Weigh, measure and mix quality ingredients to create our signature doughs, silky custards, delicious fillings and sauces.

- The Craft: Get hands‑on and bring our pastries to life Shape, proof, bake, decorate and pack our sweet and savoury favourites, making sure every product looks as good as it tastes.

- The Growth: Ready to level up your baking skills? Learn across multiple kitchen stations with hands‑on training from experienced pastry professionals. Build your confidence, master new techniques and discover where your baking career can take you as we continue to grow.

- The Quality:



Great pastries start with great standards Take pride in every batch, check product quality and keep your workspace clean, safe and organised while following HACCP food safety and hygiene procedures.

What You Bring

- Prior food experience in a commercial kitchen, bakery, pastry shop, or food production setup.

- A genuine passion for baking, strong attention to detail, and a hunger to learn.

- High energy, reliability, punctuality, and a strong team‑first attitude.

- Flexibility to work rostered shifts within our round the clock operation.

- Valid Australian working rights and current residence in Sydney (no overseas applicants, please).

What’s In It For You?

- Work / life balance, early start for a 12 pm finish, you can go to the beach after your shift…

- 2 consecutive days OFF, fixed roster, early start / early finish

- Leadership opportunities: Develop leadership skills and progress into supervisory or management roles across our bakery network.

- Real Career Progression: Scale with us as we open new sites across Sydney with clear paths to step up.

- Master the Trade: Learn directly from experienced pastry leaders who value your contribution.

- Daily Fuel: Hot lunch or dinner provided on-site every shift.

- The Perks: 50% staff discount.

- The Culture: A tight‑knit, supportive crew that loves what they do.

Visa Holders: Candidates with valid Australian working rights currently living in Sydney are encouraged to apply. Note: We cannot consider overseas applicants.

📌 Cafe Retail Baker (Sydney)
🏢 Tuga Pastries Australia
📍 Sydney