About Us:Rocksalt is a well-established restaurant of over 10 years owned by The Rix & Filetti families.Meet Aron and Vanessa Filetti, the faces and operators of Rocksalt.Aron is the Head Chef and Vanessa runs in front of the house.Running the restaurant together for over 10 years, Aron and Vanessa have combined their love and passion for the food and beverage industry and created the amazing Rocksalt Restaurant.Aron and his team create consistently great and innovative food and, when paired with Vanessa's passion for exceptional customer service, they really do make the best team.The Rocksalt group all work closely together daily to ensure that every visit to Rocksalt is amazing.Job Description:As a Pastry Cook at Rocksalt Restaurant, your role will involve crafting an array of pastries, desserts, and baked goods to exceptional standards.You will collaborate closely with our Head Pastry Chef and the team to create innovative recipes, manage inventory, and ensure that all products consistently meet our high quality and presentation standards.Key Responsibilities:Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, cakes, tarts, breads, and other baked goods according to recipes and specifications.Assist in the development of new menu items and seasonal specials.Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and workspace, adhering to all health and safety regulations.Monitor stock levels of ingredients and supplies, and communicate any needs to the management team.Ensure consistency in taste, appearance, and quality of all products.Contribute to the creative presentation of pastries and desserts.Collaborate with the team to meet production schedules and customer demands.Inspect the quality of raw ingredients and accurately weigh them.Kneading, maturing, cutting, molding, mixing, and shaping dough and pastry products.Preparing various pastry fillings.Monitoring oven temperatures and assessing product appearance to determine optimal baking times.Overseeing the forming, loading, baking, unloading, de-panning, and cooling processes for batches of bread, rolls, and pastries.Glazing buns and pastries, and decorating cakes with cream and icing.Operating machinery to roll, mold dough, and cut biscuits.Cleaning, greasing, and maintaining baking trays, tins, and other kitchen equipment.Schedule:8-hour shiftsWork Location: On-siteRequirements:Proven experience as a Pastry Cook, Baker, or similar role.Formal culinary or pastry training is preferred.AQF Certificate III or IV or above in patisserie.At least two years relevant experience as a pastry cook.Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking equipment, and kitchen safety.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.Creative flair and a passion for pastry arts.Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.A positive attitude and a team-oriented approach.What We Offer:A supportive and friendly work environment.Opportunities for professional growth and development.Competitive salary and benefits.Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 + superannuation 11.5%Discounts on our delicious products.How to Apply:If you have a passion for pastry and baking and are excited to be part of our team, we'd love to hear from you!Please send your resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of your work (if available) to or call us at 04 9532 0699.Join the Rocksalt team and bring your pastry skills to life in our vibrant and creative kitchen!Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per yearWork Location: In personApplication Deadline: 29/10/2024#J-18808-Ljbffr