Position: Pastry Cook

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 p/a plus Super

Employer Name: Flavours Inn Pty. Ltd.

A.B.N. 76 624 363 060

Job Location: 459 Merrylands Rd, Merrylands, NSW, 2160, AUSTRALIA

Advertising Period: 28 days - 9 Nov 2026 > 7 Dec 2026

Summary

Our client Flavours Inn Pty. Ltd., based in Merrylands, NSW, is seeking to add a Pastry Cook to support its growing production of premium cakes and desserts. As a family-based business with a passion for creating visually stunning and flavourful products, the company operates from a state-of-the-art kitchen, delivering high-quality baked goods for retail and special events across the community.

The typical job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Weigh and measure ingredients accurately according to established recipes and production requirements

• Prepare, mix, knead and shape doughs for cakes, pastries and desserts

• Bake cakes, pastries and desserts while monitoring oven temperatures and product consistency

• Prepare a variety of fillings, creams and decorative toppings for baked goods

• Decorate cakes and pastries using icing, glazes and creative finishing techniques

• Maintain high standards of presentation to meet customer and brand expectations

• Assist in designing custom cakes based on client specifications and event themes

• Ensure all food preparation complies with hygiene and food safety regulations

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, tools and workstations at all times

• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering pastry ingredients and supplies





• Collaborate with bakers and kitchen staff to coordinate daily production schedules

• Package finished products carefully for retail display or customer collection

• Follow workplace health and safety procedures across all kitchen operations

• Support continuous improvement in product quality, efficiency and presentation standards

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the role:

• Certificate III in Retail Baking (Pastry) or equivalent qualification demonstrating strong technical pastry and baking knowledge

• At least one year of practical experience working as a pastry cook in a commercial kitchen environment

• Strong ability to follow recipes precisely while maintaining consistency, quality and presentation across all baked products

• Proven experience in cake decorating, including icing, glazing and creating visually appealing dessert finishes

• Sound understanding of food safety standards, hygiene practices and kitchen compliance requirements within Australia

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while managing multiple baking tasks and meeting production deadlines

• Valuable teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with kitchen staff and supervisors

• Attention to detail and creativity to produce high-quality, customised cakes and pastries for various customer needs

Due to the volume of applicants, only those meeting the minimum standards will be considered and only successful applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the role.

📌 Pastry Cook (Merrylands)
🏢 Flavours Inn
📍 Merrylands