Pastry Chef

Geelong Arts Centre; Geelong; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary tickets

Discount on food & beverages

Staff events

Job summary

Geelong Arts Centre is seeking a Casual Pastry Chef to craft desserts and pastries across our café, bars and events. You will report to the Head Chef and contribute to the culinary vision with high-quality, visually engaging pastry offerings.

You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, coordinating preparation, baking and presentation while supporting menu execution and stock control to ensure timely service and consistent quality across all venues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food preparation, baking, finishing, and presentation.
• Support menu implementation, stock control, and food safety compliance.
• Work across events, cafes, bars, and catering operations.
• Maintain high standards under pressure with strong organizational skills.

Job description

Why Join Us

• Australia’s largest regional arts centre: Be part of Australia’s largest regional arts centre, delivering exceptional food experiences within a major Victorian public cultural institution.
• Staff Benefits: Enjoy staff initiatives like complimentary tickets for live music, comedy, opera, theatre, musical theatre and more as well as discount on food and beverages at Tutti and Geelong Arts Centre bars and cafe.
• Vibrant Team Join a growing hospitality team that values creativity, inclusiveness and pride in delivering high‑quality, memorable experiences.
• Lifestyle: Be part of a dynamic coastal city where thriving arts, great food, stunning beaches and big city energy combine to offer an enviable, relaxed lifestyle.

The Casual Pastry Chef plays a key role in delivering Geelong Arts Centre's culinary vision, creating exceptional dessert and pastry experiences that enhance the Centre's vibrant artistic and cultural offerings. Reporting to the Head Chef, this hands‑on position is responsible for preparing and presenting high‑quality, innovative, and visually engaging pastries, desserts, baked goods, and sweet menu items across the café, bars, functions, events, and catering operations.

Role

Working in a fast‑paced environment, the Casual Pastry Chef coordinates food preparation, baking, finishing, and presentation to ensure consistency, quality, and timely service. The role supports menu implementation, stock control, food safety compliance, and efficient kitchen operations while contributing to a positive and collaborative team culture.

The Casual Pastry Chef may work across a variety of kitchen settings, including indoor and outdoor events, festivals, functions, and special activations, supporting the delivery of exceptional food experiences. The position requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to maintain high standards under pressure.

For a confidential discussion about this role, contact the People and Culture Team at [e-mail].

Applications close Midnight Thursday 10 September 2026.