Chocolatier / Pastry Chefs

Yarra Valley Chocolaterie; Yarra Glen; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chocolateries - Yarra Valley, located near Lilydale, seeks hands-on chocolatiers and pastry chefs to join our passionate team. You will work side by side with experienced professionals to craft chocolate, pastry and gelato for a busy showroom, cafe and visitors.

Our venue sits on 40 acres in the Yarra Valley, attracting visitors daily. We value high standards, teamwork and a love of chocolate, pastry and ice cream, with opportunities for mentoring junior staff in a dynamic production setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• Confident team player with a proactive approach.
• Attention to detail and pride in high standards.
• Can-do attitude with a passion for chocolate, pastry and ice cream.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Work in a safe and responsible manner and perform routine cleaning of production facilities and equipment.
• Ensure high quality of raw materials and accurate measurement of ingredients.
• Produce chocolate, pastry and gelato per specs.
• Meet quality standards and maintain strong presentation for customers.
• Train and mentor junior staff and oversee product quality.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Develop and implement innovative recipes and techniques.
• Assist with stock control and inventory management.

Skills

Fast-paced production

Team player

Eye for detail

Can-do attitude

Food safety

Job description

Be part of something special – an amazing venue, lots of happy customers, a passionate team of experienced artisan professionals.

Chocolate Destinations Group is recruiting for hands-on experienced Chocolatiers and Pastry Chefs to work at The Chocolateries - Yarra Valley located 15 minutes from Lilydale.

About you

The ideal applicant:

Has experience working in a fast-paced production environment

Is a confident team player …

Loves people … the beating heart of our business!

Thrives in a fast paced, energetic, dynamic environment – bored with the ho-hum, you love a busy, bustling venue …

Loves making chocolate, pastry and ice cream products that our visitors will absolutely rave about

Brings a 'can do', fun attitude to work and life …

Has an eye for detail and enjoys delivering on standards and efficient procedures that work consistently,

Working within an amazing location you can be proud of.

About the Opportunity

Working side by side with our talented Pastry Chefs and Chocolatiers, this could be your new place of work.

The Chocolateries - Yarra Valley is a tourism venue created out of passion. Our personal service and high-quality standards, amazing festivals and ever-growing product range make locals and travellers alike keen to return time and time again.

Our striking venue is set on 40 acres of landscaped grounds, 15 minutes from Lilydale in the stunning Yarra Valley. We have our own orchard, lawn areas and kitchen garden, welcoming 15,000 visitors each week.

Our production department is an energy filled, fast paced environment working with the packing team to supply our stunning showroom and busy all day café with chocolate, pastries, and ice cream.

This is a full-time position working day shifts 5 days per week including 1 weekend day. Part-time roles are also available.

Task & Responsibilities

Key tasks and responsibilities are.

Work in a safe and responsible manner and conduct routine cleaning of all production facilities and equipment.

Ensuring the superior quality of the raw materials and managing the accurate measurement of the ingredients

Producing chocolate products and gelato as per specifications

Meeting quality standards and ensuring a high presentation standard for customers.

Training and mentoring junior staff and overseeing quality of products made.

Ensure staff follow proper food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Develop and execute innovative recipes and techniques, keeping up with current trends.

Assist with stock control and inventory management in accordance with budget.

Critical to success in this role will be energy and a passion for quality.

About Us

The Chocolateries - Yarra Valley is an amazing tourism venue created out of passion, set on 40 beautiful acres in the Yarra Valley just 15 minutes from Lilydale. Our personal service, high-quality standards, amazing festivals and ever-growing chocolate range make locals and travellers keen to return time and time again. We have a calendar of festivals, events and workshops that run almost every day of every week throughout the year. The retail showroom has over 480 different chocolate products with chocolate and pastry production on view. The 300 seat all day Café is a vital contributor to the customer experience as is our in-house ice creamery.

PLEASE NOTE: We are located 1 km from Yarra Glen, one hour from Melbourne CBD and not accessible by public transport.