Pastry Chef

Dixie Cafe; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dixie Cafe in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Patisserie Chef to maintain high standards of taste, texture and visual presentation for cabinet items and custom orders. You will lead daily prep lists, manage stock rotation and maintain par levels to minimize waste.

You’ll collaborate with management to introduce seasonal items, specialty sweets and dietary options, following HACCP guidelines in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Patisserie Chef or in a high-volume bakery production role.
• Strong foundational knowledge of baking techniques, pastry work, cake decorating, and scaling recipes.
• Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work efficiently during early morning shifts.
• An eye for detail and a genuine passion for presentation and flavor combinations.
• A positive attitude and the ability to collaborate smoothly with both front-of-house and kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of taste, texture, and visual presentation for all cabinet items and custom orders.
• Manage daily prep lists, handle stock rotation, and maintain par levels to minimize food waste.
• Collaborate with management to introduce new seasonal items, specialty sweets, and dietary-specific options (e.g., gluten-free, vegan).
• Adhere strictly to council food safety, hygiene, and HACCP guidelines in a fast-paced environment.

Job description

Key responsibilities

Maintain high standards of taste, texture, and visual presentation for all cabinet items and custom orders

Manage daily prep lists, handle stock rotation, and maintain par levels to minimize food waste

Collaborate with management to introduce new seasonal items, specialty sweets, and dietary-specific options (e.g., gluten-free, vegan)

Adhere strictly to council food safety, hygiene, and HACCP guidelines in a fast-paced environment

About you

A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience working as a Patisserie Chef, Baker, or in a high-volume cake/bakery production role

Strong foundational knowledge of baking techniques, pastry work, cake decorating, and scaling recipes

Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work efficiently during early morning shifts

An eye for detail and a genuine passion for presentation and flavor combinations

A positive attitude and the ability to collaborate smoothly with both front-of-house and kitchen staff