Pastry Chef

Artisanal Bakehouse; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Artisanal Bakehouse in Bentleigh, Melbourne, is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead the daily production of viennoiserie, pies, and sandwiches, and to assist bakers with shaping sourdough when required.

You will laminate croissants and other pastries, prepare fillings, and ensure high standards of quality across sweet and savoury offerings, while training junior staff and maintaining pastry stock and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Australian Certificate IV in Patisserie or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of full-time hands-on pastry chef experience.
• Knowledge of sweet pastry lamination and fillings.

Responsibilities

• Laminating and producing croissants, danishes and other baked goods.
• Mixing and preparing laminated and enriched doughs from scratch
• Confident and efficient use of a commercial kitchen equipment.
• Mixing, shaping, fermenting, proofing, baking and finishing products
• Preparing fillings, components and other pastry products. Preparing pie fillings and sandwiches.
• Maintaining high standards of quality and consistency
• Organising and maintaining the pastry section
• Supporting and training junior pastry team members
• Assisting with stock control and ordering
• Following food safety and hygiene procedures

Skills

Patisserie basics

Sourdough lamination

Bread & pastry production

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

Australian Certificate IV in Patisserie

Job description

We are seeking a talented, passionate, and dedicated Pastry Chef to join our growing culinary team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will be responsible for the daily production and planning of our baked goods, alongside assisting the bakers with dividing and shaping of sourdough bread as required. The role will also entail production of gourmet pies and their fillings, and sandwiches. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional attention to detail, strong multi-tasking abilities, and the capability to maintain high standards of consistency across both sweet and savoury menu offerings.

Key responsibilities

• Laminating and producing croissants, danishes and other baked goods.
• Mixing and preparing laminated and enriched doughs from scratch
• Confident and efficient use of a commercial kitchen equipment.
• Mixing, shaping, fermenting, proofing, baking and finishing products
• Preparing fillings, components and other pastry products. Preparing pie fillings and sandwiches.
• Maintaining high standards of quality and consistency
• Organising and maintaining the pastry section
• Supporting and training junior pastry team members
• Assisting with stock control and ordering
• Following food safety and hygiene procedures

About you

• An Australian Certificate IV in Patisserie (or an equivalent qualification).
• Minimum of 1 year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, hands-on experience as a Pastry Chef.
• Knowledge in sweet pastry lamination and sweet fillings, custards.
• Strong technical skills and knowledge.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and handle early morning kitchen shifts, including weekends.

About us

Artisanal Bakehouse is a premium, community-focused French patisserie and bakery located in the vibrant heart of Bentleigh, Melbourne. We pride ourselves on crafting high-quality viennoiserie and artisanal sourdough bread, and a savoury offering of pies, quiches and sandwiches. Using traditional techniques infused with fresh ingredients, our team is dedicated to delivering culinary excellence. We provide a supportive, modern kitchen environment where passion, precision, and creativity are highly valued.