Pastry Chef | Wiri
Programmed
What the role involves
- Preparing baked goods
- Maintaining food safety standards
- Supporting meal service
What they ask for
At least 2 years’ experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar baking role; New Zealand citizen or permanent resident; able to pass a pre-employment medical and fitness assessment, drug and alcohol test, and Ministry of Justice criminal history check
- 2+ yrs experience
About the job
Pastry Chef
We are seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to join the kitchen team at a busy meat processing facility, catering for approximately 300-400 employees daily.
Our client is an iconic internationally recognized food manufacturing company. They're committed to making life delicious for their people, consumers, and communities worldwide. They supply many different food sectors covering supermarkets, wholesale, manufacturing, e-commerce, and retail across the country.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate baker who enjoys working in a high-volume environment and takes pride in producing fresh, high-quality food.
Shift Details
- 5 days per week, rostered between Monday and Sunday
- Availability to work at least one weekend is essential
- Shift starting times vary between 5:00am and 1:00pm
- 8-hour shifts
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, cakes, slices, muffins, and other baked goods
- Ensure products are consistently presented to a high standard
- Assist with general food preparation and cooking duties
- Support meal service for a large workforce
- Maintain food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness standards
- Assist with stock rotation and other general kitchen duties as required
Skills & Experience
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar baking role
- Experience working in a high-volume commercial kitchen preferred
- Strong knowledge of baking techniques and food safety requirements
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
What's on Offer?
- $29.00 - $30.00 per hour, depending on experience
- Full-time, permanent contract
- Immediate start - no time to waste - they need staff now!
- Career development on an international level
- Partnership supermarket discount card
- Highly automated world class facility - you won't see this anywhere else!
- All training, uniform & PPE provided
- Subsidised onsite canteen
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment medical and fitness assessment
- Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test
- Must be able to pass a Ministry of Justice criminal history check
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