Savoury Chef ... Come Make Something Delicious

Black Star Pastry; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Birthday cake for your birthday

Daytime kitchen hours

Personal wellbeing leave

Counselling support

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Black Star Pastry in Sydney is seeking a Savoury Chef to join our Production Kitchen, creating pies, quiches, sandwiches and salads while maintaining quality and consistency in a busy, high-volume environment.

You will work alongside our savoury team, bring pride in craft, follow recipes and food safety standards, and contribute ideas to evolve our savoury range, with daytime hours and supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Previous professional kitchen experience in high-volume environments.
• Relevant culinary qualifications aligned to the role.
• Attention to detail and consistency in food quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare savoury pies, quiches, sandwiches and salads with consistency.
• Assist in production kitchen to balance speed and quality.
• Contribute ideas to evolving savoury range while following recipes.

Skills

Pride in craft

Team player

Agility and initiative

Quality-focused

Food safety standards

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

Bring your craft to the savoury side of something extraordinary.

At Black Star Pastry, we believe great food is about more than what's on the plate. It's about the care, creativity and craftsmanship that go into every product — and the people who bring it to life.
We're looking for a Savoury Chef to join our Production Kitchen team, creating the pies, quiches, sandwiches, salads and innovative savoury offerings enjoyed by our customers across Black Star Pastry.

This is an opportunity for a chef who loves good food, takes pride in getting the details right, and thrives as part of a team that values quality, consistency and getting things done.

What you will be part of...

Working alongside our Savoury team, you'll help bring our savoury range to life — balancing the precision of production with the creativity and care that make our food distinctly Black Star Pastry.

From perfectly prepared fillings and beautifully assembled products to fresh ideas that keep our range exciting, you'll play an important role in delivering the quality our customers expect, every single day.

What you'll bring to the kitchen...

• Pride in your craft. You care about flavour, presentation and consistency, understanding that the little details make a big difference.
• A team-first mindset. You enjoy working alongside others, supporting your teammates and contributing to a kitchen where everyone plays their part.
• Agility and initiative. You can adapt when priorities shift, move confidently between tasks and keep things on track when the pace picks up.
• A quality-first approach. You understand the importance of following recipes, specifications and food safety standards without compromising on the finished product.
• A genuine passion for food. You're curious about ingredients, enjoy preparing great food and are excited by the opportunity to contribute ideas to an evolving savoury range.

Previous experience in a professional kitchen, food production or a similar high-volume environment will be highly regarded. Relevant culinary qualifications and practical skills should align with the level of the role.

Our Superstar Benefits

Black Star Pastry fosters a fun, down to earth and inclusive culture that has brought together a group of highly engaged and collaborative team players who enjoy a hands-on, fast paced environment.

We like to ensure our people are rewarded and appropriately supported to do their best work whilst having the best time. Some of these perks include:

• We offer a competitive remuneration package that is regularly reviewed.
• We are all about celebrating, so on your special day, we invite you to take a well-deserved birthday day off.
• And to make that celebration even sweeter, you will receive a complimentary 4-portion cake of your choice for your birthday.
• We ensure real work/life balance with our kitchen open daytime hours (no 3am start time!)
• We prioritise your mental wellbeing with one additional day of personal leave dedicated to self-care and your wellbeing.
• Access free, confidential counselling, support, and advice through an external provider.