Pastry Chef & Bakery Assistant (late shift)
Experienced baker/pastry chef with skills in finishing to work late shift 4pm to approx. midnight. Some ganache and cake writing. Penrose location.
Summary about this job
Bakers & Pastry Chefs
Company: Rocket Foods
Location: Auckland
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $35,000 - $39,999
Phone: +64-4-144-2919
Fax: +64-6-160-4192
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Detail information about job Pastry Chef & Bakery Assistant (late shift). Terms and conditions vacancy
- Artisan food manufacturer of sweet & savoury products plus icing and finishing
- Work with a great team to produce high quality products
- Moving to new state of the art production facility in Penrose early 2019
- Late shifts – full-time position - 4pm start to approx. Midnight finish
- Finishing, Baking, and Oven Management
- Moving to state of the art production facility in early 2019
We are looking for an experienced baker / pastry chef with at least 3 years’ experience finishing cakes, cupcakes, ganache, cake writing and oven management.
Rocket Foods is an artisan manufacturer of high quality sweet and savoury products, along with a rapidly growing range of cookies. To meet increased demand for our premium high-end foods a new state of the art production facility will be commissioned early next year. Our friendly team have a reputation for high quality products and excellent customer service. We are looking for an experienced pastry chef with at least 3 years’ experience finishing cakes, cupcakes, ganache, cake writing and oven management.
The opportunity in this role includes:
- Completion of daily production
- Cook and produce savoury lines
- Icing and finishing (includes cakes, cupcakes, petit fours)
- Ganaching cakes
- Oven management
- Follow Rocket Foods fabulous recipes
- Some bakery packer responsibilities until relocation to the new production facility
- Adhere to Food Safety practices and good manufacturing practices
- Maintain cleanliness of the production facility, bakery and equipment
- Accurate pick and pack of orders
- Work with Health & Safety policies and procedures
Essential skills / attributes:
- A minimum of 3 years’ pastry finishing chef experience
- Ideally enjoy working in a production environment
- Be available for late shift work Monday to Sunday
- Have reliable transport to get to work
- Have excellent English language skills (written & and oral communication)
- Enjoy working in a team environment and be punctual and reliable
- Ideally enjoy working in a production environment
- Have an eye for detail and presentation
- Be a New Zealand resident
- Fulltime Position: Be available to work late shifts from 4.00pm to approx. midnight.
Excellent opportunities exist for the right candidate to move into more senior roles and for career development.
The salary for this role is in the $38-$40k range with benefits depending on experience and specialist skill set.
Please click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your resume and cover letter. For questions, or to discuss this opportunity, call Helen M: 021 211 0069