Pastry Chef

LAURENT; Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

A renowned bakery in Red Hill South, Victoria, is seeking experienced Pastry Chefs/Cooks to join their team. Candidates should have experience in French patisserie and relevant qualifications. The role includes preparing pastries, kitchen organisation, and training staff. This is a full-time position offering on-site parking. Join a team passionate about authentic French baking.

Qualifications

• At least two years of relevant work experience or four years without formal qualification.
• Knowledge of HACCP quality systems is preferred.
• Friendly and hardworking attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook pastries.
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications.
• Clean and organise kitchen and equipment.
• Train apprentices and other kitchen staff.

Skills

Experience in French patisserie

Ability to read orders

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Education

Cert III in Patisserie

Job description

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Base pay range

A$70,000.00/yr - A$80,000.00/yr

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Bread is the heart and soul of Laurent. We craft authentic French breads, based on time-honoured recipes and contemporary breads using the finest ingredients. With 25 years of success, 18 retail outlets, 2 manufacturing facilities and over 500 employees; quality is our life. Along with constant innovation and ensuring authenticity for French artisan baking, paying homage to the values of a true French village bakery.

Laurent Bakery currently has employment opportunities available for qualified and experienced Pastry Chefs/Cooks to join our state-of-the-art Cake Kitchen team, creating the masterpieces that you find in our luxury cafes. You will enhance your pastry and cake skills working with our exceptionally talented team skilled in the art of French patisserie.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, season and cook pastries as directed including moulding/mixing
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Clean and organise kitchen and equipment in adherence to hygiene and safety regulations
• Preserve and store foodstuffs in appropriate temperature-controlled facilities
• Train apprentices and other kitchen staff
• Recording food temperature
• Cooks require menu planning and meal costing experience.

What You Bring

• Cert III in Patisserie or higher depending on role and at least two years of relevant work experience.
• Without formal qualification, at least four years relevant work experience
• Experience in French patisserie (highly preferred)
• Have some knowledge of HACCP quality systems and quality focus
• Able to perform all prep work
• Calm under pressure
• Ability to read orders and effectively communicate in a fast-paced kitchen
• Friendly, hardworking individual with the right attitude
• Available weekends and evenings
• The ability to work as part of a team and multi-task

What's on offer

• On-site parking

Remuneration

Employment contracts are issued as hourly rate contracts

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Services

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Red Hill South, Victoria, Australia

Applicants must be able to work in Australia without any ongoing work restrictions, for a full-time position

Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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