Pastry Chef

​Type: Full Time
Position: Pastry Chef
Location: Barton ACT
Salary: $58,552 per annum

Ottoman Cuisine is a modern restaurant, serving authentic Turkish cuisine to the people of Canberra. The menu consists of classic Turkish dishes that have withstood the test of time. Freshness, flavour and value for money are guaranteed.

Your duties will include:

• Preparing a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc.following traditional and modern recipes
• Creating new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers
• Decorating pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting
• Monitoring stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and making appropriate orders within budget
• Checking quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking
• Guiding and motivating pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently
• Identifying staffing needs and helping recruit and training personnel
• Maintaining a lean and orderly cooking station and adhering to health and safety standards

To be eligible for this role:

• Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or relevant role
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field
• In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition
• Enthusiasm for the role and positive attitude

If you are interested in this position, please apply now by sending your CV to cv@bigturn.com.au.