Pastry Chef | Maggio's Ryde

Maggio's; Ryde; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maggio's Ryde is seeking a Pastry Chef to join our team. You will craft and decorate cakes, handle creams, and prepare items for display or custom orders. You’ll ensure quality and freshness while contributing to the visual appeal of each creation.

We value reliability, creativity, and the ability to work at a fast pace in a busy kitchen. Flexible scheduling with weekend shifts is available and starts are early in the morning.

Qualifications

• Experience finishing cakes in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong attention to detail and artistic ability.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Portioning, icing, and decorating cakes with buttercream, fondant, and finishes.
• Prepare cakes for display or custom orders.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Collaborate with bakers to meet production needs.
• Ensure cakes are fresh, attractive, and delivered on time.
• Follow custom order specifications precisely.

Skills

Cake decorating

Attention to detail

Artistic skills

Time management

Job description

Are you qualified, creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about cakes? Join our talented team at Maggio's Ryde as a Pastry Chef.

About the Role

You will be mainly be involved in making, portioning, baking items, and making creams. You'll be responsible for the final decorative touches that turn a cake into a work of art. This includes icing, decorating, and preparing cakes for display or custom orders.

Location

Maggio's Ryde

Schedule

Flexible with days but must include at least one weekend day

Hours

3am starts

Key Responsibilities

• Portioning cakes in a fast pace commercial kitchen
• Ice and decorate cakes using buttercream, fondant, and other finishes
• Apply piping, writing, and decorative elements to cakes
• Follow custom cake order specifications accurately
• Ensure cakes are attractive, fresh, and delivered on time
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation
• Collaborate with bakers and decorators to meet production needs
• Work with chocolate décor, ganache, and chocolate-covered elements (experience preferred)

Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• Reliable transport for shifts
• You must have experiencewith cake decorating

Qualifications

• Previous experience finishing cakes in a commercial kitchen
• Strong attention to detail and artistic skills
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Food safety knowledge or certification is a plus
• At least 2 years pastry experience in a commercial kitchen