Overview
Love the buzz of a busy kitchen? Come be the heartbeat that keeps ours running.
We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic Kitchen Hand to join our team at Black Star Pastry!
In this role, you’ll be the backbone of our kitchen, supporting our chefs and keeping production running smoothly. From washing dishes, equipment and utensils to helping with ingredient preparation, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our kitchen stays clean, organised and ready for action.
Day to day, your role will look like this :
- Keeping the kitchen sparkling clean, safe and organised;
- Washing and preparing equipment, dishes and utensils for re-use;
- Assisting chefs with basic ingredient preparation ;
- Following food safety and hygiene protocols at all times;
- Staying calm and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment, benches, floors, and utensils, ensuring all production teams always have the tools and equipment necessary.Properly dispose of kitchen waste and recycling, ensuring bins are emptied regularly.Wash and organise dishes, trays, and tools in accordance with food safety standards.Support the pastry team with basic prep tasks such as fruit cutting, portioning, and labelling.Participate in strawberry preparation and cutting with precision and care, as required.Assist with packing, organising stock, and waste disposal.Follow all hygiene, health, and safety procedures, including correct PPE use.Work as part of a team to meet production and service deadlines.What we need from you
Passion for Patisserie and Baking – with some prior hospitality experience or exposure to a kitchen environment is highly regardedEagerness to maintain high standards and quality products.Availability across a 7-day week (our kitchen operates 7-days a weekHave completed the Food Handler Basics certification – or willing to do soAbility to work on your feet, pivoting frequently, and moving and carrying heavy product and equipmentExceptional teamwork skills, following instructions and staying focused in a fast-paced settingA positive attitude and willingness to contribute to team successDemonstrate attention to detail, time management, and effective communication skills.What we have to offer
A competitive salary in a high achieving environmentWork and life balance with non-typical hospitality hoursEnjoy your birthday off – take a day on the week of your birthday to celebrate youTreat yourself a complimentary 4-portion cake of your choice for your birthdayAccess an additional day of wellbeing leave – to help you balance your mental health and well-beingGreat employee discounts, even across our sister brandsAccess to our Employee Assistance Program – free, confidential counselling, support and advice.A bit about us…
Black Star Pastry started as a boutique patisserie in Newtown in 2008 and has since grown into an established and loved brand. Our claim to fame is the Strawberry Watermelon Cake, a dessert that has taken social media by storm and earned recognition from the New York Times as "the world's most Instagrammed cake".
At Black Star Pastry, we foster a progressive and inclusive culture. Our diverse team consists of highly engaged and collaborative individuals who thrive in a fun, hands-on environment. We\'re passionate about our brand and dedicated to what we do.
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