Viennoiserie Baker / Pastry Baker

Haute Boutique Patisserie – Johannesburg

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Viennoiserie / Pastry Baker to join our pastry team.

Applicants must have proven hands-on experience producing laminated dough products, including croissants, from scratch. Experience producing cruffins, Danish pastries and other contemporary viennoiserie is highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and laminate croissant and viennoiserie dough from scratch

- Produce croissants, cruffins, Danish pastries and related products

- Manage dough temperature, butter incorporation, folding, sheeting and proofing

- Maintain consistent shape, size, bake and quality across production batches

- Work efficiently within a professional pastry production environment

- Follow recipes, production schedules, hygiene procedures and quality standards

- Assist with general pastry and baking production when required

- Maintain a clean, organised workstation

What We're Looking For

- Demonstrable experience with laminated dough and viennoiserie

- Strong understanding of fermentation, proofing and baking

- Excellent attention to detail and consistency

- Ability to work efficiently and independently

- Reliable, punctual and organised

- Comfortable working to high quality and presentation standards

IMPORTANT: Please submit photographs of viennoiserie you have personally produced, particularly croissants, cruffins or Danish pastries, with your application.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a paid practical skills assessment before appointment.

Pay: From R8 000,00 per month

Experience:

• Viennoiserie Baker / Pastry Baker: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• english (Required)

Work Location: In person