Aspiring Pastry Chef Apprentice — Desserts & Baking

Intowork; Sydney; On-site; AUD 20,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering HQ Group is seeking a Junior Pastry Chef Apprentice to join our team across Sydney venues. You will gain hands-on experience in pastry preparation, baking and presentation while contributing to dessert production for multiple venues.

We value someone with a passion for pastry, currently pursuing or holding a Commercial Cookery qualification, and a flexible attitude to shifts (2:00 pm–10:00 pm).

Qualifications

• Interest in developing a career in pastry and commercial cookery
• Holding or currently studying a Commercial Cookery qualification
• Approximately one year of experience in a similar environment preferred but not essential
• Hardworking, reliable and willing to show initiative
• Positive attitude and enjoys working as part of a team
• Ability to accurately follow recipes and instructions
• Flexible with working hours; shifts generally 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation, baking, cutting and presentation of pastry products
• Producing consistently high-quality desserts
• Supporting the preparation of desserts for large service numbers across multiple venues
• Developing knowledge of emerging food trends, techniques and products
• Following food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements
• Reading and accurately following recipes and preparation instructions
• Working collaboratively with the team to meet production deadlines
• Contributing ideas while remaining open to feedback, guidance and learning
• Maintaining a high standard of personal presentation and grooming

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Job description

Catering HQ Group is seeking a Junior Pastry Chef Apprentice to join our team across Sydney venues. You will gain hands-on experience in pastry preparation, baking and presentation while contributing to dessert production for multiple venues.

We value someone with a passion for pastry, currently pursuing or holding a Commercial Cookery qualification, and a flexible attitude to shifts (2:00 pm–10:00 pm).