Pastry Chef

Job Q; Scenic Rim Regional; Hybrid; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Picnic Real Food Bar in Tamborine Mountain is seeking an experienced pastry chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. You will prepare and produce high-quality pastries, cakes and house-made products while maintaining our standards of freshness, consistency and presentation.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in pastry roles, holds relevant certificates, and can work a Wednesday to Sunday roster with early starts, including occasional Thursday market pickups and event

Qualifications

• Qualified in commercial cookery and patisserie (certifications preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of full-time pastry and service chef experience.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate required or in progress.
• Ability to work a weekly roster (Wed-Sun) with early hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to menu specifications and quality standards.
• Assist with daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Maintain high standards of food presentation and portion control.
• Prepare fresh ingredients and house-made pastries and cakes.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Complete weekly Thursday fresh produce market pickup in Brisbane at 6am using a company vehicle.
• Be available for catering and dinner pop-up events when required.

Skills

Food prep techniques

Kitchen operations

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Certificate IV in Patisserie

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Job description

#### Pastry ChefTamborine Mountain, QLD 4272Full Time#### Job descriptionCHEF - FULL-TIME POSITION**About Us**Picnic Real Food Bar is a local food venue located on Tamborine Mountain, specialising in fresh, seasonal and thoughtfully prepared food using quality ingredients. All menu offerings are house-made, including our cakes, pastries, condiments and sauces. We are committed to delivering high-quality meals with care.**The Opportunity**We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. The successful applicant will play an important role in preparing and producing high-quality food, while maintaining our standards of freshness, consistency and presentation.**Key Responsibilities*** Prepare and cook meals according to menu specifications and quality standards* Assist with daily kitchen operations and food preparation* Maintain high standards of food presentation and portion control* Prepare fresh ingredients and house-made products, including pastries and cakes* Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements* Assist with stock management, ordering and kitchen organisation* Work collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house teams* Complete the weekly Thursday fresh produce market pickup in Brisbane at 6am using a company vehicle (open driver's licence required)* Be available for catering and dinner pop-up events when required**Skills and Experience Required*** Relevant commercial cookery qualifications - Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and Certificate IV in Patisserie preferred* Minimum 3 years of full-time experience working in pastry and service chef positions in a professional kitchen environment* Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations* Ability to work independently and efficiently during busy service periods and under pressure* Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality* Relevant Food Safety Supervisor Certificate* Ability to work a weekly roster Wednesday to Sunday, approximately 7am to 3:30pm, and public holidays when required. Thursday shift approximately 5am to 1:30pm (includes produce pickup)**Employment Details*** Position: Chef (Full-Time), permanent* Location: Tamborine Mountain QLD 4272* Salary: $80,000 per annum**How to Apply**Please submit your resume outlining your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role to .