Keith Homemade Cakes is seeking a skilled and motivated Pastrycook to join our established bakery team in Middle Brighton.

In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, baking and finishing a variety of cakes, pastries, biscuits, buns and other pastry products. You will work as part of our production team to ensure our products are consistently prepared to a high standard while maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene practices.

We are looking for someone with relevant pastry-making experience, strong attention to detail and a genuine passion for producing high-quality baked goods.

This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to join a well-established local bakery with a long history of serving the Brighton community.

Benefits

Full-time, stable employment with a well-established local bakery.

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Supportive and friendly team environment.

Opportunity to develop your pastry and baking skills.

Work with a wide range of cakes, pastries and other quality baked products.

Join a business with over 50 years of history in the local community.

Task & responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of cakes, pastries, biscuits, buns and other pastry products.
• Check the quality of raw materials and accurately weigh and measure ingredients.
• Mix, knead, roll, cut, mould and shape dough and pastry products.
• Prepare pastry fillings, creams, icings and other ingredients required for production.
• Monitor oven temperatures, baking times and product appearance to ensure consistent quality.
• Coordinate the preparation, baking, cooling and finishing of pastry products.
• Glaze pastries and decorate cakes and other products with cream, icing and other decorations.
• Operate baking and pastry equipment, including dough rolling, moulding and mixing equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of baking trays, tins, equipment and work areas.
• Ensure all food preparation and production activities comply with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Monitor product quality and consistency throughout the production process.
• Assist with planning daily pastry production and ensuring products are prepared according to business requirements.

Qualification & experience

• Certificate III or higher qualification in Baking, Patisserie or a relevant field preferred.
• Relevant experience working as a Pastrycook or in a similar professional baking environment.
• Experience preparing and baking cakes, pastries, biscuits, buns and other pastry products.
• Good knowledge of pastry preparation, baking techniques, decorating and finishing methods.
• Ability to operate commercial baking and pastry equipment safely and effectively.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and maintain consistent product quality.
• Good time management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.