Pastry Chef

seek.com.au; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaconsfield Village Bakehouse in Beaconsfield, VIC 3807 is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to join our team on a full-time basis. You will produce high-quality pastries, cakes and sweet goods, maintain freshness and presentation, and work early mornings to meet daily service.

You’ll contribute ideas for new recipes, operate bakery equipment, and join a collaborative team dedicated to great food and friendly service.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of pastry chef experience in bakery or similar.
• Trade qualification or certification in baking or patisserie.
• Knowledge of baking techniques, fermentation and pastry production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake pastries, cakes, and sweet goods to established recipes.
• Help develop new recipes and seasonal products.
• Ensure products meet taste, appearance, and presentation standards.
• Operate bakery equipment including ovens and mixers.
• Monitor ingredients and manage stock levels.
• Follow food hygiene, safety, and allergen procedures.
• Work early morning shifts to ensure daily service.
• Collaborate with team to meet production targets and orders.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and bakery.
• Minimize waste through proper storage and prep.

Skills

Pastry production

Baking techniques

Food safety

Attention to detail

Education

Trade qualification in baking or patisserie

Job description

Beaconsfield Village Bakehouse is seeking a skilled and passionate Pastry Chef to join our team on a full-time basis in Beaconsfield, VIC 3807.

This is an opportunity to bring your baking skills and creativity to a busy bakery. You will help produce high-quality pastries, cakes and sweet goods, maintaining the freshness, consistency and presentation our customers expect.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing and baking pastries, cakes and sweet goods according to established recipes and quality standards.

• Contributing ideas for new recipes and seasonal products.

• Ensuring products meet our standards for taste, appearance and presentation.

• Operating and caring for bakery equipment, including ovens, mixers and proofing equipment.

• Monitoring ingredient levels, rotating stock and communicating ordering requirements.

• Following food hygiene, safety and allergen procedures at all times.

• Working early morning shifts to ensure products are ready for daily service.

• Collaborating with the team to meet production targets and customer orders.

• Maintaining a clean and organised workstation and bakery kitchen.

• Minimising waste through careful preparation and appropriate storage.

What we’re looking for

• 1–2 years of previous experience as a pastry chef in a bakery, café, patisserie or similar setting.

• A trade qualification or recognised certification in baking or patisserie, or equivalent demonstrated experience.

• Sound knowledge of baking techniques, fermentation and pastry production.

• A good understanding of ingredients and their use in baking.

• Confidence operating commercial baking equipment and tools.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing consistent, high-quality products.

• Ability to work in a busy environment and manage tasks efficiently.

• Flexibility to work early morning shifts and weekends as required.

• A reliable, cooperative approach and good communication skills.

• A willingness to learn, develop your skills and contribute ideas.

What we offer

• Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications.

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.

• Opportunities to develop your baking and pastry skills.

• A workplace where ideas for new products and improvements are welcomed.

• A commitment to a safe, clean and organised working environment.

About us

Beaconsfield Village Bakehouse serves the local community with fresh breads, pastries, cakes and baked goods. We take pride in the quality of our products and the care that goes into making them each day. We value reliable team members who enjoy their craft, work well with others and share our commitment to great food and friendly service.