Pastry Chef

Overview Brunetti Oro 1956 Title : Pastry Chef Industry : Hospitality & Catering Role Type : Full-time & Part-time Brunetti Oro 1956 is a Melbourne café institution committed to delivering a high standard of Italian experience. We are evolving the brand while staying true to our culture and heritage, aiming to lead, learn, and expand our offerings. Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to join our morning team in a fast-paced hospitality environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for pastry and the capacity to work Tuesday - Saturday 4am-12pm. This role requires significant baking experience with high-volume production experience advantageous. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a team or independently are required. The Brunetti Oro Pastry Chef role suits an experienced Chef de Partie or an emerging Junior Sous Chef with experience in preparing a wide range of individual and celebration cakes, mousse cakes, baked goods and desserts, with a background in mass production and production facility operations. The duties include creating and designing pastries, individual and celebration cakes, cookies, and other desserts, while maintaining high-quality standards. The successful candidate must be familiar with a variety of ingredients and recipes. They may supervise and train other staff and are required to stay up-to-date with industry trends to innovate and enhance the Brunetti Oro offering. Attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to work under pressure are essential traits. Departments that require coverage include Danish and Cake Production (Individual and Celebration Cakes). Responsibilities Demonstrate knowledge and confidence in production of various individual and celebration cakes, including mousse cakes, novelties, and wedding cakes. For the Danish department, have knowledge and confidence with pastries, Danishes, croissants, novelties, fillings, and Italian pastries. Finish and decorate cakes using techniques such as hand masking, glazing, spraying, novelties, and wedding cake decoration as required. Provide functional assistance in the production team with superior standards of preparation, production and finishing within your specialized field. Contribute to production schedules and targets, ensuring all products are prepared to Brunetti Oro standards with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Build and maintain productive working relationships with team members and foster a respectful, productive, and collegial environment. Adopt a hands-on approach, lead by example, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with the team to innovate and develop new products and menu offerings. Demonstrate control in food preparation and manage wastage levels; inventory management. Model professional behaviours and leadership qualities. Maintain strong knowledge of HACCP and legislative food safety standards. Work collaboratively with Brunetti Oro to support business goals. Qualifications Proven experience as a pastry chef or in a similar role. Strong knowledge of baking techniques, pastry preparation, and decoration. Creativity and attention to detail in dessert design and presentation. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards. Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your knowledge, experience, and career at one of Melbourne’s most renowned hospitality institutions. You will have work/life balance, opportunities for an attractive salary, and career progression with our dedicated team. If you are a permanent resident or have appropriate working rights in Australia and have the required experience, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a Melbourne icon. Brunetti Oro 1956 - The evolution of an Italian tradition #J-18808-Ljbffr