Pastry Chef

Are you an experienced Pastry Chef or Pastrycook with a passion for croissants, lamination and high quality Viennoiserie? Do you want to join a friendly, family focused bakery where teamwork, craft and good people come first? La Madre is an award winning artisan bakery in Geelong, producing sourdough, pastries and sweet breads for wholesale customers across Victoria. We’re expanding our pastry team and are looking for someone who wants stability, growth and a workplace where you’re treated with genuine respect. What We Offer Daytime hours only – no night shift Full-time, secure employment with a bakery established in 2003 Supportive, down to earth team culture Work with premium ingredients and modern pastry equipment Fully laundered uniforms Staff bread and pastry discounts Career development, product innovation involvement and skill progression A workplace that values communication, honesty and looking after our people Life in Geelong Beautiful beaches - the Bellarine and Surf Coast are only 20 minutes away A thriving cafe and food scene More affordable rent and living compared to Melbourne Short commutes and a relaxed lifestyle Easy access to Melbourne via V/Line About the Role Laminate and roll croissant dough by hand to a consistent, high standard Mix, bake and finish a variety of pastries including croissants, doughnuts, brioche and small cakes Operate pastry equipment including laminators, mixers, rack ovens and blast freezers Maintain quality, consistency and food safety standards Assist with new product development and seasonal innovation This is a hands‑on role for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship and enjoys being part of a genuine team. What We’re Looking For Minimum 3 years’ Viennoiserie experience Skilled in lamination, rolling and proofing Strong attention to detail Reliable, motivated and a good communicator Physically fit for a commercial bakery environment Apply Now If you’d like to join a bakery that feels like family and values quality in everything we do, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter referencing “Pastry Chef – La Madre”. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at La Madre Bakery by 2x Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Food Production #J-18808-Ljbffr