Qualified Pastry Chef - Afternoon Shift

Laurent Bakery; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

Laurent Bakery Group in Melbourne is seeking qualified Pastry Chefs/Cooks to join our state-of-the-art Cake Kitchen team, crafting authentic French patisserie with time-honoured recipes. You will enhance pastry skills working with an exceptionally talented team; opportunities include preparing and cooking pastries, following recipes, and operating kitchen equipment safely in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires Cert III in Patisserie or equivalent, with at least two years of relevant

Qualifications

• Cert III in Patisserie or higher depending on role
• Minimum two years of relevant work experience
• Experience in French patisserie is highly preferred
• Knowledge of HACCP quality systems

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season and cook pastries as directed including moulding/mixing
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently

Skills

French patisserie experience

HACCP knowledge

Calm under pressure

Team player

Read orders & communicate in fast pace

Education

Cert III in Patisserie

Two years relevant work experience

Job description

Bread is the heart and soul of Laurent. We craft authentic French breads, based on time-honoured recipes and contemporary breads using the finest ingredients. With 25 years of success, 18 retail outlets, 2 manufacturing facilities and over 500 employees; quality is our life. Along with constant innovation and ensuring authenticity for French artisan baking, paying homage to the values of a true French village bakery.

Laurent Bakery currently has employment opportunities available for qualified and experienced Pastry Chefs/Cooks to join our state-of-the-art Cake Kitchen team, creating the masterpieces that you find in our luxury cafes. You will enhance your pastry and cake skills working with our exceptionally talented team skilled in the art of French patisserie.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, season and cook pastries as directed including moulding/mixing
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently

What You Bring

• Cert III in Patisserie or higher depending on role and at least two years of relevant work experience.
• Without formal qualification, at least four years relevant work experience
• Experience in French patisserie (highly preferred)
• Have some knowledge of HACCP quality systems and quality focus
• Able to perform all prep work
• Calm under pressure
• Ability to read orders and effectively communicate in a fast-paced kitchen
• Friendly, hardworking individual with the right attitude
• Available weekends and evenings
• The ability to work as part of a team and multi-task

What's on offer

• On-site parking
• Applicants must be able to work in Australia without any ongoing work restrictions, for a full-time position

Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Are you up for the challenge?