Bakers & Pastry Chefs (Trades & Services)An exciting opportunity to join Auckland's leading bakery is now available!Wild Wheat is looking for an experienced Pastry Chef to join the team at 58 Ascot Road, Mangere.Beginning in 1999, Wild Wheat is now in its 25th year of operation, and from humble beginnings has grown into a bustling business consisting of six retail stores, an impressive portfolio of more than 450 wholesale customers and now boasts supply deals with premium grocery outlet Farro and meal kit services My Food Bag and WOOP.Andrew Fearnside, founder and Head Baker, has built Wild Wheat with a health-based approach of 'good food that is good for you.' Famous for our sourdough products, Andrew and the baking team continue to make the best Artisan bread available in Auckland.We're looking for an experienced Pastry Chef to join our kitchen, who wishes to become an integral part of what we provide to our retail and wholesale customers daily.Working in a strong team environment you'll be tasked with striving to do the best you can every day. Contributing in the development of new products and elevating existing items will be encouraged as we look to expand our offering.Minimum Requirements:Ideally, you will have a minimum of 2 years Pastry experience, plus previous kitchen experience to showcase your ability to work in a fast-paced environment.A positive and can-do attitude is essential, as are the key qualities of being reliable and trustworthy.There are long periods on your feet and heavy lifting, so being physically fit is important.This full-time role is for the day shift (we're a 24-hour operation) 6am-2/3pm across a 7-day roster. A competitive wage is available for the right candidate plus room to develop and grow within a large busy bakery operation.Valid NZ work rights are required to fill this role.To apply, please follow the below link, or for further information please contact the Operations Manager on ****** application will include the following questions:How many years' experience do you have as a pastry head chef / chef de cuisine?Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?Do you have professional baking experience?How much notice are you required to give your current employer? #J-18808-Ljbffr
