Qualified Pastry Chef

1816 Bakehouse; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

1816 Bakehouse is seeking a Pastry Chef to join a small, passionate team dedicated to real ingredients, slow methods and the craft of baking done properly. You will enjoy making things by hand and take pride in the details that make great food memorable.

Responsibilities include creating artisan pastries, assisting with sandwiches, and shaping the menu with fresh ideas while maintaining high quality and calm, organized workspaces. Daytime hours and opportunities to develop your own pastry ideas.

Qualifications

• Experience in a bakery or patisserie environment.
• Strong pastry and cake-making skills.
• A good eye for finish and presentation.
• A genuine love of local produce and handcrafted food.
• A team mindset and pitch in where needed.

Responsibilities

• Creating artisan pastries, tarts and cakes that showcase skill and seasonality.
• Assisting with the growing range of sandwiches and savoury items.
• Helping shape and refine the menu with fresh ideas.
• Working alongside bakers and café team to keep quality high and consistent.
• Keeping your space clean, organized and calm.

Skills

Bakery experience

Pastry skills

Attention to finish

Local produce love

Team player

Daytime hours

Job description

1816 Bakehouse is looking for a Pastry Chef to join a small, passionate team driven by a love of real ingredients, slow methods, and the craft of baking done properly. You'll be someone who loves making things by hand and takes pride in the details that make great food memorable.

Key responsibilities

Creating artisan pastries, tarts and cakes that showcase skill and seasonality

Assisting with the growing range of sandwiches and savoury items

Helping shape and refine the menu with fresh ideas

Working alongside bakers and café team to keep quality high and consistent

Keeping your space clean, organized and calm

High quality ingredients and Pepe Saya for dough roll outs

About you

Experience in a bakery or patisserie environment

Strong pastry and cake-making skills

A good eye for finish and presentation

A genuine love of local produce and handcrafted food

A team mindset and pitch in where needed

A creative, supportive environment built on respect and passion for the craft

Daytime hours (no late nights)

Opportunities to develop your own pastry ideas

Work that feels connected to community and place

About us

1816 Bakehouse is driven by a love of real ingredients, slow methods, and the craft of baking done properly.

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