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

To Apply

Please include Reference: J1878-Workforce in the Subject Line and email all applications and CV to [email protected]

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
- Robust 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
- Good 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 To Apply:

Please include Reference: J1878-Workforce in the Subject Line and email all applications and CV to [email protected]

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)
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📍 Merrylands