Pastry Chef

Skyline; Queenstown; Remote; NZD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gondola rides

Free luge rides

Staff meals

$1 coffee

Staff accommodation

Job summary

Skyline in Queenstown, New Zealand is seeking a Pastry Chef to assist in the efficient preparation of menu items, portion control, presentation and service of all pastries. You will follow the Head Pastry Chef’s directions to the highest professional standards in a fast-paced kitchen.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years pastry chef experience in a high-end, high-volume kitchen, strong patisserie knowledge and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 4+ years pastry chef experience or relevant qualification
• Relevant experience within a similar high-end and high-volume kitchen
• Extensive knowledge of patisserie with good technical ability and a great eye for detail
• Experience in buffet production is desirable
• A can-do attitude and excellent communication skills
• A passion for providing fantastic service and ability to produce a quality product
• A high level of food safety and hygiene

Responsibilities

• Assist in the efficient preparation of menu items, portion sizes, product quality, presentation and service of all pastries
• Ensure Head Pastry Chef’s directions and task allocation are followed to the highest professional standards
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety, hygiene and administration standards

Skills

Patisserie expertise

High-volume kitchen experience

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Team player

Education

Pastry chef qualification

Job description

The Pastry Chef will assist in the efficient preparation of menu items, portion sizes, product quality, presentation and service of all foods in the pastry kitchen. You will ensure that the Head Pastry Chef’s directions and task allocation are consistently followed through to the highest professional standards. We are looking for a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and maintains all legislative standards of safety, security, hygiene and administration.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 4+ years' pastry chef experience or relevant qualification
• relevant experience within a similar high-end and high-volume kitchen,
• extensive knowledge of patisserie with good technical ability and a great eye for detail,
• experience in buffet production is desirable,
• a “can do” attitude and excellent communication skills,
• a passion for providing fantastic service and ability to produce a quality product,
• a high level of food safety and hygiene.

This Role Offers:

• $32.00 - $34.00 gross per hour with 30-50 hours per week guaranteed,
• a fun, diverse working environment including free gondola and luge rides for family and friends,
• a place in a dynamic, values-driven and growing international organisation,
• free staff meals and $1 coffees,
• staff accommodation options.

Join Our Team

We’re always aiming to share real fun with the world and make people smile. Our team thrives on meaningful connections with our customers, our community and with each other. We offer an exciting working environment with global career pathways. We work a little differently at Skyline and we can’t wait to show you how.

Please only apply if you have the right to legally work in New Zealand.

Safety is a high priority in our working environment. All candidates must agree to comply with the company's health and safety procedures which includes random drug and alcohol testing.