Pastrycook/Pastry Chef

Dolceroma Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolceroma Pty Ltd in Sydney is seeking a qualified Pastry Chef to join our wholesale production team in a full-time, hands-on role within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will work with traditional pastry techniques and modern production equipment, delivering consistent, high-quality cakes and desserts while contributing to continuous improvement and efficient operations.

Ideal candidates hold a Certificate IV in Patisserie or equivalent, bakery experience, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Patisserie or relevant industry experience highly regarded
• Experience within a bakery, patisserie or food manufacturing environment required
• Understanding of commercial bakery and food manufacturing machinery and equipment
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety procedures
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently within a team environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce cakes, pastries, desserts to company specifications and quality standards
• Operate commercial bakery and food manufacturing machinery and equipment
• Assist with production processes including depositing, forming, cutting and packaging operations
• Maintain consistency, presentation, portion control and product quality standards
• Follow HACCP, GMP, food safety and workplace health and safety procedures
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic work environment
• Assist with stock rotation, ingredient handling and minimising wastage
• Work collaboratively with the production and administration teams to meet daily production schedules
• Contribute to continuous improvement, production efficiencies and positive team culture

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Certificate IV in Patisserie

Job description

Since 1998, Dolceroma has been a trusted name in the food service industry, producing quality cakes, pastries and desserts for clubs, cafes, caterers and distributors across Sydney. Operating from our Prestons production facility, we are passionate about quality products, efficient systems, innovation and building a positive team culture.

We are currently seeking a qualified Pastry Chef to join our wholesale production team in a full-time, hands‑on role within a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with both traditional pastry techniques and modern food manufacturing equipment, while contributing to a team focused on consistency, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Why Join us?

Monday to Friday roster – no weekends or public holidays

Stable long‑term opportunity within an established business

Supportive and team‑focused workplace culture

Opportunity to work across a large variety of pastry and dessert products

Modern production environment with commercial bakery and packaging equipment

Competitive salary package based on skills and experience

Tasks & Responsibilities

Prepare and produce cakes, pastries, desserts, fillings and baked products to company specifications and quality standards

Operate and work alongside commercial bakery and food manufacturing machinery and equipment

Assist with production processes including depositing, forming, cutting and packaging operations

Maintain consistency, presentation, portion control and product quality standards

Follow HACCP, GMP, food safety and workplace health and safety procedures

Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic work environment

Assist with stock rotation, ingredient handling and minimising wastage

Work collaboratively with the production and administration teams to meet daily production schedules

Contribute to continuous improvement, production efficiencies and positive team culture

About You

You are a passionate and reliable Pastry Chef who takes pride in producing quality products and working as part of a team. You have good communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Experience and understanding of commercial food manufacturing machinery and equipment, including production and packaging systems, will be highly regarded. A mechanical understanding of machinery operations and troubleshooting is considered a strong advantage.

You align with our company values of Growth Mindset, Empowerment, Respect & Relationships, Integrity and Heart‑Led Excellence.

Qualifications & Experience Needed

Certificate IV in Patisserie or relevant industry experience highly regarded

Experience within a bakery, patisserie or food manufacturing environment required

Understanding of commercial bakery and food manufacturing machinery and equipment

Knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety procedures

Good organisational and communication skills

Ability to work efficiently within a team environment