Pastry Cook

Description

Aspen Medical is seeking qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Pastry Cook. The role will prepare and deliver a consistent range of nutritious, appealing, and diet-appropriate baked goods for patients, staff, and visitors in accordance with food safety, hygiene, and hospital nutrition standards.

The roles and responsibilities of this position include:

• Produce a variety of pastries, breads, cakes, and desserts according to menu plans and dietary guidelines.
• Modify recipes to align with patient diets (e.g. diabetic, low-fat, low-sugar, gluten-free).
• Follow HACCP protocols and hospital infection control guidelines for food handling.
• Ensure baked items are ready for scheduled meal services (breakfast, lunch, tea, etc).
• Assist in stock rotation, manage pastry inventory, and reduce waste.
• Work closely with dietitians, chefs, and kitchen aides to meet patient needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of pastry tools and preparation areas.
• Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace and comply with instructions given in adhering to safe work procedures.
• Take reasonable care to ensure own safety and health and that of others and to abide by our duty of care provided for in the OHS policy.
• Any other reasonable duties delegated by management.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Certificate III or higher in Commercial Cookery, Baking, or Patisserie.
• Experience in commercial kitchen or institutional food service setting as a pastry cook.
• Exceptional listening and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Helpful, courteous approach and engaging personality.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Service oriented approach with a commitment to supporting the operation and corporate environment of the organisation.

Contact Information

Culture: Aspen Medical offers exceptional career opportunities, exposure to exciting and cutting-edge projects and an opportunity to work with people who are genuinely passionate about what they do.

Our Benefits:

• Professional development opportunities (we will contribute towards training courses of interest that will assist you in developing in your role)
• Paid Family Care leave
• On site ongoing wellness programs
• Flexible working options as applicable
• Opportunities to work and learn with/from the Aspen Global Team of experts

For any queries on the position, please contact us via email [email protected]

We value diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and actively encourage applications from qualified candidates from diverse cultural backgrounds or those with disabilities who possess relevant skills and knowledge to apply