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Pastry CookChef

A Plus Agency

Job Location:

Ballina - Australia

Monthly Salary: AUD 75000 - 85000

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted: 27 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 24 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A PLUS Agency is looking for an Experienced Pastry Cook/ Chef for our client Martins Bakery.

Martins Bakery in beautiful Ballina NSW is seeking a skilled and passionate Full-Time Pastry Cook/ Chef to join our busy team. Known by locals as a premier spot for the best pies golden-flaky pastries and fresh bread in the region we take great pride in baking everything fresh on-site daily. If you want to work with a long-standing family-friendly business that values quality we want to hear from you.

Position details: Full time

Location: 92 Tamar Street Ballina NSW 2478 (Tamar Village)

Salary: 75000 to 85000 plus super

Key Responsibilities

Bake our signature golden-flaky pastries pies sweet pastries slices tartssausage rolls and cakes entirely from scratch.

Manage high-volume production schedules to keep up with our bustling lunchtime trade.

Whip cook and temper fillings creams custards and chocolate work and operate commercial deck ovens safely.

Pipe glaze and decorate celebration cakes and daily display treats.

Maintain strict food hygiene stock rotation and workplace health and safety (WHS) standards.

Collaborate closely with our counter staff to ensure showcase shelves remain fully stocked.

Requirements

Qualified Pastry Cook with a Certificate III in Baking / Cake & Pastry (or equivalent trade experience).

At least 1 - 3 years of experience as a Pastry Cook in a commercial bakery environment.

Proven commercial pastry making experience ideally specializing in pies and flaky pastry work.

Reliability to handle early morning shift starts efficiently.

Physical capability to stand for long hours and lift heavy bakery raw ingredients.

Strong team focus and a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

Must have rights to work in Australia on a Full time basis.

Successful candidates must be willing to work early morning shifts and work the weekends.

Benefits

Competitive Australian retail/baking award wage rates with applicable shift allowances.

Generous staff discounts on our famous pies sandwiches and treats.

Secure stable employment with a beloved local brand that has served the community for decades.

If you are Interested in this position we encourage you to apply by submitting their resume and a brief cover letter outlining their experience and suitability for the role. Please note only successful candidates will be contacted for a job interview.

Required Skills:

Qualified Pastry Cook with a Certificate III in Baking / Cake & Pastry (or equivalent trade experience). At least 1 - 3 years of experience as a Pastry Cook in a commercial bakery environment. Proven commercial pastry making experience ideally specializing in pies and flaky pastry work. Reliability to handle early morning shift starts efficiently. Physical capability to stand for long hours and lift heavy bakery raw ingredients. Strong team focus and a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment. Must have rights to work in Australia on a Full time basis. Successful candidates must be willing to work early morning shifts and work the weekends.

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