Pastry Chef de Partie — Coastal Resort Desserts & Growth

RACV; Cape Schanck; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on RACV products

Discounts on RACV resorts

Competitive salary

Job summary

RACV Cape Schanck Resort is seeking a passionate Pastry Chef de Partie to join our culinary team on a permanent part-time basis.

Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine, you'll produce high-quality desserts, pastries and baked goods across our restaurants, conferencing and events, while upholding food safety and teamwork in a stunning coastal setting.

You'll mentor apprentices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a premium resort environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified pastry chef with a passion for desserts.
• Certificate III in Patisserie or pastry apprenticeship completed.
• Experience in a hotel/resort/hospitality pastry kitchen.
• Experience producing pastries, cakes and desserts in a commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods and dessert presentation.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and work in a team.
• Flexible to work a rotating roster including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality desserts, pastries, cakes and baked goods across outlets.
• Support daily pastry kitchen operation for services and events.
• Complete mise-en-place and maintain readiness for restaurant, conference and events.
• Produce pastries and desserts to a high standard following recipes and guidelines.
• Finish and present pastry items with quality, creativity and presentation.
• Create VIP guest desserts and special occasion desserts.
• Assist with production for conferences, weddings and events.
• Support stock management, ordering, rotation and waste minimisation.
• Assist in training and mentoring apprentices and junior staff.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards.
• Collaborate with kitchen and F&B teams to deliver guest experiences.
• Contribute to team culture, operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Previous pastry kitchen experience

Pastry presentation skills

Team player

Food safety knowledge

Calm under pressure

Flexible weekend availability

Education

Certificate III in Patisserie

Pastry apprenticeship completed

Job description

RACV Cape Schanck Resort is seeking a passionate Pastry Chef de Partie to join our culinary team on a permanent part-time basis.

Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine, you'll produce high-quality desserts, pastries and baked goods across our restaurants, conferencing and events, while upholding food safety and teamwork in a stunning coastal setting.

You'll mentor apprentices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a premium resort environment.