Pastry Chef

RGIT Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wine & dining discounts

On-site parking

Uniform provided

Career growth

Wellbeing programs

Team culture

Job summary

Balgownie Estate is seeking a highly motivated Pastry Chef to join our team at the Yarra Valley location. You will prepare pastries, cakes, desserts and breads to our established recipes and presentation standards.

You’ll contribute to new dessert development, help craft seasonal menus, and assist in maintaining a clean, hygienic kitchen while meeting food safety requirements. Full Australian working rights and weekend availability required.

Qualifications

• You’ve mastered the basics — minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
• Experience in the pastry section will be highly regarded.
• You’re calm under pressure and can handle a fast-paced kitchen without losing your smile.
• You’re a team player and clear communicator.
• You have your own reliable transport to get to our stunning Yarra Valley location.
• You have full Australian working rights and can work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce a range of pastries, cakes, desserts, breads and other baked goods.
• Ensure all products are prepared consistently to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Assist in the development and testing of new desserts and seasonal menu items.
• Produce desserts for restaurant service, functions, weddings and events.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, taste and presentation.
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic Kitchen.
• Comply with all Food Safety Standards and workplace health and safety requirements.

Skills

Pastry chef skills

Dessert production

Team communication

Calm under pressure

Own transport

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Balgownie Estate are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Pastry Chef to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and produce a range of pastries, cakes, desserts, breads and other baked goods.
• Ensure all products are prepared consistently to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Assist in the development and testing of new desserts and seasonal menu items.
• Produce desserts for restaurant service, functions, weddings and events.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, taste and presentation.
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic Kitchen.
• Comply with all Food Safety Standards and workplace health and safety requirements.

Qualifications:

• You’ve mastered the basics — minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
• Experience in the pastry section will be highly regarded.
• You’re calm under pressure and can handle a fast-paced kitchen without losing your smile.
• You’re a team player and clear communicator.
• You have your own reliable transport to get to our stunning Yarra Valley location.
• You have full Australian working rights and can work weekends.

What we will offer you:

• Career Growth: We love to promote from within.
• Perks: Up to 50% off our award-winning wine, dining, spa treatments, and luxury accommodation.
• Support: Wellbeing and recognition programs to keep you feeling appreciated.
• Flexibility: Free on-site parking and uniform provided.
• Team Culture: We’re a tight-knit kitchen that works hard, supports each other, and has fun doing it.

Balgownie Estate is a 4.5-star Estate boasting 70 hotel rooms, a day spa and cellar door, located 1 hour from Melbourne CBD in the beautiful Yarra Valley wine region.

Please note we will only consider applicants with full permanent working rights in Australia with no restrictions and full weekend availability.

Company Overview

Award winning wine, unique accommodation, and business events venue.