Pastry Chef

Two Before Ten; Murrumbateman; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours per week

Collaborative leadership

Career progression

Regional lifestyle near Canberra

Job summary

Two Before Ten Group is seeking a qualified baker/pastry chef to join Clementine Bakery in Murrumbateman, NSW. The role involves early morning bakes, pastry lamination, production of sweets and cakes, and development of new desserts.

This full-time position offers Wed-Sun shifts (40 hours/week) with a collaborative leadership team and opportunities for career progression within the group. Enjoy a regional lifestyle with proximity to Canberra.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant baking/pastry experience.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, pastry preparation, decoration and ingredient handling.
• Excellent attention to detail with creative pastry presentation.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen, independently and in a team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift ingredients/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Decorate and finish products to a consistently high standard of quality and presentation.
• Accurately measure and mix ingredients, manage stock levels, and ensure ingredient freshness.
• Monitor product quality and consistency, ensuring adherence to established standards.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace in accordance with food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Safely operate, clean, and maintain baking equipment and tools.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Contribute ideas for new products, menu development, and seasonal offerings.

Skills

Baking techniques

Pastry decoration

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Food safety

Tools

Oven operation

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Two Before Ten is looking for a qualified baker/pastry chef to join our team at our Clementine Bakery location in the growing community of Murrumbateman.

Located just 20 minutes north of Canberra, this is a rare opportunity to step into a Wednesday to Sunday roll and enjoy the connection and lifestyle of a regional community- an ideal role for someone Canberra-based, or for those ready for a tree-change that still offers scale, support and career progression.

Why work with us?

We offer:

• Full-time role (40 hours per week, Wed - Sunday).
• Support from a collaborative and experienced leadership team.
• Opportunities for progression within the group.
• A chance to enjoy a regional lifestyle while staying connected to Canberra.

The role involves:

• Early Morning bakes.
• Pastry Lamination and pastry work
• Production of sweets and cakes.
• Development of new sweets and cakes.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, pastry preparation, decoration, and ingredient handling.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a creative approach to pastry decoration and presentation.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely undertake the physical requirements of the role, including lifting and handling ingredients and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Decorate and finish products to a consistently high standard of quality and presentation.
• Accurately measure and mix ingredients, manage stock levels, and ensure ingredient freshness.
• Monitor product quality and consistency, ensuring adherence to established standards.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace in accordance with food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Safely operate, clean, and maintain baking equipment and tools.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Contribute ideas for new products, menu development, and seasonal offerings.

About us

Through our cafés, bakeries, bars, roastery and urban farm, we work to look after the planet, our people and our customers. Because we believe what we do everyday matters.

To learn more about our organisation, visit twobeforeten.com.au