Fergbaker - Pastry Chef

Hospitality · Arrowtown, Otago, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr

For a pastry professional looking to grow, this role offers a clear next step: joining an established bakery business in Arrowtown, Otago as an experienced Pastry Chef.

The focus is on demonstrated ability. Your technical skill, experience and commitment to quality should be visible in commercial bakery work, and you will apply them across the complete pastry process, from preparation, lamination and fermentation to baking, finishing and presentation. Working alongside an experienced team, you will produce a diverse range of European-style pastries.

Particular strength in viennoiserie and laminated dough is expected, along with the discipline to protect quality in high-output production. For candidates from India and elsewhere, it is a chance to build a career in a professional New Zealand workplace that values craftsmanship, consistency and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

Develop new seasonal and speciality pastry items and bring them into production
Craft every pastry product from scratch, meeting the bakery's established production standards for quality
Apply professional techniques to croissants, Danish pastries and the wider viennoiserie range
Oversee laminated dough from the mixing and resting stages through shaping, proofing and baking
Produce choux pastry, tarts, pies, sweet pastries and filled pastry products
Ensure every item is consistent in quality, weight, texture, appearance and presentation
Track products through each phase of production, confirming that fermentation, proofing and baking run at the correct times and temperatures
Run bakery and pastry equipment safely and effectively while monitoring its performance
Oversee production schedules, temperatures and allergen requirements
Meet strict food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards, with an organised, compliant workstation and production area
Collaborate with pastry and bakery colleagues to deliver daily production targets
Look for improvements in product consistency and production efficiency, and assist with stock monitoring and the ordering of ingredients and supplies
Contribute positively to team performance and workplace culture

Requirements & Eligibility

Minimum of 3 years' professional experience in a Pastry Chef role
Demonstrated commercial experience in a professional kitchen, patisserie or bakery
In-depth practical knowledge of viennoiserie and laminated pastry production, backed by proven experience producing croissants and other laminated pastries
Thorough understanding of the pastry preparation, fermentation, proofing, lamination and baking processes
Capability to produce quality pastry products from scratch on a consistent basis
Strong eye for detail and product presentation
Capacity to sustain quality and productivity in a high-volume production environment
Working knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen-control practices
Professional, reliable and committed to a strong work ethic
Effective team player in a multicultural, collaborative setting who communicates well and stays organised
Formal qualification in pastry or baking is advantageous
Flexibility across early mornings, afternoons, weekends and rotating shifts, and availability for full-time employment
Overseas applicants who have verifiable commercial pastry experience are encouraged to apply
Candidates must demonstrate skills and experience relevant to the position
Eligible overseas candidates who meet the applicable requirements can be considered for employer sponsorship

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