Qualified Pastry Chef - Sous Chef

Johnny Baker; Castlemaine; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnny Baker in Castlemaine, Victoria, is seeking a Second-in-Charge (2IC) / Qualified Pastry Cook to lead daily shifts, mentor a small pastry team, and keep kitchen operations running smoothly from 6:00 AM.

You will manage stock orders, produce a wide range of pastries and cakes, ensure food safety, and decorate creations with creativity to maintain our high standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a professional kitchen or bakery.
• Demonstrated experience running shifts and leading teams.
• Proven experience handling stock ordering and inventory management.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques and pastry ingredients.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills.
• A passion for baking and presentation creativity.

Responsibilities

• Shift supervision and leadership: run daily shifts and ensure smooth kitchen operations and daily quotas.
• Task delegation and teamwork: assign daily tasks, mentor staff, and foster collaboration in a fast-paced setting.
• Inventory and stock ordering: manage ingredient stock and ordering processes.
• Pastry production: prepare a variety of pastries, pies, tarts, and cakes from scratch with quality and recipe accuracy.
• Quality and safety: maintain hygiene, food safety standards, and cleanliness across the workspace.
• Decoration: decorate cakes and pastries with creativity and precision.

Skills

Shift leadership

Team leadership

Inventory management

Pastry production

Time management

Communication

Creativity

Job description

Second-in-Charge (2IC) / Qualified Pastry Cook

Unleash Your Leadership & Creativity!

Are you an experienced pastry cook looking to step up into a leadership role? Do you excel at running shifts, leading a team, keeping kitchen operations running seamlessly, and managing stock? If so, we want to hear from you!

Johnny Baker is a small, yet busy patisserie in Castlemaine, Regional Victoria, known for our delicious pastries, pies, tarts, and cakes. We are currently seeking a motivated and skilled Second-in-Charge (2IC) to join our vibrant team on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate will work 5 days a week, must be available weekends, with all shifts starting at 6:00 AM.

Responsibilities:

• Shift Supervision & Leadership: Take charge of running daily shifts, ensuring smooth kitchen operations, and meeting daily production quotas.

• Task Delegation & Teamwork: Delegate daily jobs effectively, mentor team members, and foster a collaborative environment in a fast-paced setting.

• Inventory & Stock Ordering: Manage stock ordering and ingredient inventory control.

• Pastry Production: Prepare a variety of pastries, pies, tarts, and cakes from scratch, maintaining high-quality standards and precise recipe execution.

• Quality & Safety: Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards are strictly maintained across the workspace.

• Decoration: Decorate cakes and pastries with creativity and precision.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a professional kitchen or bakery.

• Demonstrated experience running shifts, leading teams, and delegating tasks.

• Proven experience handling stock ordering and inventory management.

• Strong knowledge of baking techniques and pastry ingredients.

• Exceptional time management, organisational, and communication skills.

• A passion for baking and a creative flair for presentation.

• Australian permanent residency is required for this position.