Pastry Cook

Job Title: Pastry Cook

Company: Tempayan Bay (Bejana Pty Ltd | ABN 28 641 018 064)

Location: 78 Terrace Road, East Perth, WA 6004

Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing

Salary: AUD 77,000 – AUD 80,000 per annum + Superannuation

Application Period: 28 August 2025 – 27 September 2025

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Pastry Cook to join our team, with deep expertise in traditional Indonesian kue basah and the ability to produce a variety of additional artisanal sweet treats. The successful candidate will contribute to both our high tea and dessert menu, preparing a daily rotation of at least 10 freshly made items, each crafted using time-honoured methods and specialist tools.

This role is strictly artisanal in nature, focused on small-batch preparation for on-site service. It does not involve mass production or standardised factory-style output.

Benefits

What We Offer

• A culturally rich, inclusive, and supportive kitchen environment
• Competitive salary plus superannuation
• Career development opportunities in a creative, tradition-focused setting

Task & responsibilities

• Prepare, steam, mold, wrap, and plate a wide variety of traditional Indonesian desserts, including but not limited to kue lapis, putri mandi, kue sus, kue koci, and putri ayu
• Produce additional sweet items inspired by global dessert traditions, suitable for high tea or à la carte service, maintaining high standards of taste, texture, and presentation
• Craft traditional fillings such as palm sugar coconut by hand, using authentic recipes and techniques
• Use traditional tools and presentation methods, including banana leaves and custom molds, to uphold cultural authenticity
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality control standards
• Contribute ideas for new, seasonal, or event-specific desserts aligned with cultural and customer preferences
• Work efficiently to meet high-volume, same-day service production targets without compromising quality

Qualification & experience

Applicants must meet one of the following qualification pathways:

• AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (with at least two years of on-the-job training); or
• Certificate IV in Patisserie or Commercial Cookery plus one year of full-time experience; or
• At least three years of full-time experience in a commercial kitchen (no formal qualification required)

Preferred Attributes:

• Proven experience in preparing Indonesian and/or Southeast Asian desserts
• Skilled in glutinous rice-based preparations, steaming, dough shaping, and banana leaf techniques
• Demonstrated ability to prepare a diverse range of pastries beyond traditional Indonesian sweets
• Ability to work independently and meet high-volume production timelines
• Prior experience in a bakery, hotel, or fine-dining environment preferred
• Understanding of halal principles and strict adherence to food safety regulations