Lead Pastry Chef: Seasonal Desserts & Breads

STRATO NORMANBY PTY LTD; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Strato Normanby Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a dedicated Pastry Chef to own the dessert programme, including pastries, desserts, breads and sweet elements, produced to Strato standards and developed with the Executive Chef.

In this full-time role you will lead the pastry section, supervise prep, ensure seasonal specials, and maintain safety, quality and cost targets while collaborating with kitchen and front-of-house.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Demi Chef de Partie or Chef de Partie (Pastry) in a restaurant, hotel or patisserie
• Cert III in Commercial Cookery or Patisserie, or equivalent experience
• Strong skills in laminated doughs, tarts, entremets, custards, chocolate and ice cream
• Excellent plating, organisation and attention to detail
• Calm and reliable under pressure
• Desirable: fine dining experience, Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Responsibilities

• Production: prepare all pastry, desserts, sorbets, breads and baked goods to Strato standard.
• Menu: develop seasonal desserts, specials and set-menu items with the Executive Chef.
• Service: run the pastry section, plating desserts accurately and on time.
• Prep and stock: manage mise en place and prep lists, order and rotate stock, and keep costs and waste on target.
• Safety and allergens: follow the Food Safety Program, keep recipes and allergen information current, and cater for dietary requirements.
• Team: keep your section and equipment clean, and work cooperatively with kitchen and front-of-house.

Skills

Laminated doughs

Tarts

Entremets

Custards

Chocolate & ice cream

Plating & presentation

Organization & attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Education

Cert III in Commercial Cookery or Patisserie

Job description

Strato Normanby Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a dedicated Pastry Chef to own the dessert programme, including pastries, desserts, breads and sweet elements, produced to Strato standards and developed with the Executive Chef.

In this full-time role you will lead the pastry section, supervise prep, ensure seasonal specials, and maintain safety, quality and cost targets while collaborating with kitchen and front-of-house.