At a Glance
- Tasks: Create mouth-watering Italian desserts and pastries while ensuring top-notch quality and safety.
- Company: Join Pronto 478, a vibrant Italian food business in Bentleigh.
- Benefits: Stable position with opportunities for growth and creativity in a supportive kitchen.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with potential for increased responsibility as we grow.
- Why this job: Bring your passion for Italian desserts to life and innovate new recipes.
- Qualifications: Experience in pastry production and a love for creating delicious treats.
The predicted salary is between 37098 - 45342 $ per year.
The Pastry Chef will be responsible for producing high-quality desserts and pastries consistently, while maintaining excellent food safety, presentation and production standards. The role will include both daily venue production and larger-batch production for our growing retail and wholesale range.
Key responsibilities:
- Prepare and produce Italian desserts, cakes and pastries
- Produce tiramisu and other desserts in individual retail portions and larger batches
- Prepare gluten-free and vegan dessert options according to established recipes
- Follow recipes, portion sizes and production procedures consistently
- Assist with the development of new desserts and seasonal products
- Manage pastry preparation and daily production schedules
- Monitor stock levels and organise ingredient ordering
- Maintain accurate labelling, dating and product rotation
- Minimise food waste and maintain appropriate food-cost controls
- Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic pastry section
About you:
- Has previous experience as a Pastry Chef, Pastry Cook or in a similar commercial kitchen role
- Has strong dessert and pastry production skills
- Is confident working independently and managing production
- Has excellent attention to detail
- Can maintain consistency when producing larger quantities
- Understands food safety, allergens and kitchen hygiene
- Is organised, reliable and able to work efficiently
- Works well as part of a team
- Has a genuine interest in Italian desserts and pastry
About us:
Pronto 478 is an Italian food business in Bentleigh specialising in fresh Italian food, pastries, desserts and an expanding range of retail products.
Stable position within an established Italian hospitality business. Opportunity to work across restaurant, retail and wholesale production. Opportunity to help develop new products and recipes. Supportive and professional kitchen environment. Potential for increased responsibility as our retail and production business expands.
Pastry Chef in Melbourne employer: CUCINA478
Pronto 478 is an exceptional employer that values creativity and craftsmanship in the culinary arts, offering a vibrant work culture where your passion for pastry can truly shine. Located in Bentleigh, our team enjoys a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as the chance to contribute to innovative dessert offerings for both retail and wholesale markets. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that celebrates quality and excellence in every bite.
