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We are seeking a skilled and experienced Pastry Chef to join our bakery café in Waikanae. This is a full‑time, permanent position responsible for producing high‑quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods for daily service.
Position Title: Pastry Chef
Employer: Montelink Limited
Location: Waikanae, Kāpiti Coast
Employment Type: Full‑time, Permanent
Payrent : $25 To $30
Hours: Mininum - 35 hours per week (early mornings required)
Role Purpose
The Pastry Chef is responsible for preparing, baking, and finishing a wide range of pastries, desserts, and bakery items to a consistent, high standard. The role supports daily café production, wholesale orders, catering, and fundraising programmes. The Pastry Chef must maintain excellent food safety, efficiency, and creativity in a fast‑paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Produce daily pastries, desserts, cakes, slices, tarts, quiches, and specialty bakery items
Prepare Pastry sheets, batters, fillings, glazes, and creams according to recipes and quality standards
Operate commercial bakery equipment safely (mixers, ovens, sheeters, blast chillers, etc.)
Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards under the Food Act 2014 and Food Control Plan
Manage daily production schedules and meet deadlines for café service and catering orders
Decorate and finish products with professional presentation and consistency
Monitor stock levels, rotate ingredients, and assist with ordering
Develop new products, seasonal specials, and fundraising items when required
Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient pastry section
Work collaboratively with the kitchen and front‑of‑house team
Train junior staff when required
Skills & Experience Required
Minimum 1 years full‑time professional pastry or bakery experience or NZQF Level 3 or higher qualification.
Strong technical skills in pastry, desserts, doughs, and bakery production
Experience in high‑volume production is an advantage
Knowledge of food safety, allergen management, and hygiene standards
Good communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work early mornings and meet daily production targets
No criminal background and must be of clean character.
Why Work With Us
Locally owned bakery café with strong community reputation withn 4.7 google star review
High‑quality production environment with professional standards
Opportunities to contribute creativity and develop new products
Supportive team and positive workplace culture
Job Info:
- Company: Montelink Limited
- Position: pastry chef
- Work Location: Wellington
- Country: NZ
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