HIRING - Pastry Chefs

THESE POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE FROM APRIL 2025

PLEASE SEND YOUR C.V. (including portfolio, social media link etc, if any) to ttw@thethreewords.co.nz subject: HIRING - Pastry Chefs

THE THREE WORDS l Cakes & Flowers is on the hunt for passionate and talented Pastry Chefs - both Senior and Junior - to bring creativity, skill, and heart to our cakes and treats! 

[Key Characteristics]

  • Passion for Excellence: A genuine love for high-quality baking, decorating, and design,
  • Team Work: Strong communication skills - speaking, writing, and listening - paired with a warm heart and a big smile,
  • Growth Mindset: A willingness to share knowledge, learn from others, and embrace challenges,
  • Professionalism: Punctual, accountable, and free from work politics,
  • Adaptability: Able to lead or follow depending on the situation, maintaining consistency whether supervised or working independently,
  • Hygiene & Compliance: Familiarity with commercial kitchen operations, prioritising top-tier hygiene and safety standards,

[Professional Roles & Responsibilities]

  • Employment Type: Full time roles minimum 30-35 hours per week 4 days and part time roles minimum 15-20 hours per week)
  • Pay Rate: $28 - $35 per hour, based on experience, skills, responsibility, how quickly you can start, how immediately you can contribute to the team,
  • Baking & Decorating: Master Italian buttercream icing, big/tall and tiered cakes, and custom designs with attention to detail,
  • Pastry Skills: Create cupcakes, macarons, cookies, choux and more, 
  • Operational Efficiency: Plan, execute, and complete tasks consistently and quickly,
  • Minimise Wastage: Efficiently use ingredients, manage inventory, and reduce waste in all stages of production,
  • Hygiene in the Kitchen: Maintain a spotless workspace (your own and shared), adhere to council compliance, and uphold the highest food safety standards,
  • Packaging & Presentation: Ensure products are carefully packed and beautifully presented,
  • Location & Transportation: Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021 and must have your own transportation.

[Ideal Experience and Candidates]

  • Senior Pastry Chefs: At least 3+ years of experience in a local cafe, restaurant, or cakery,
  • Junior Pastry Chefs: At least 1+ years of experience in a similar setting,
  • Educational Advantage: Culinary course completion (NZ or overseas) is a plus,
  • Creative Edge: Stay on trend with product designs, colours, understand what customers want, and adapt to changes,
  • Visa Type: NZ citizenship/permanent residency, or have a valid work visa is a must.