At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious pastries and cakes in a state-of-the-art kitchen.
- Company: Join Laurent, a renowned French bakery with 25 years of excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, on-site parking, and a chance to enhance your culinary skills.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and creativity.
- Why this job: Work with a talented team and craft masterpieces for luxury cafes.
- Qualifications: Cert III in Patisserie or relevant experience in French patisserie.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 80000 $ per year.
Bread is the heart and soul of Laurent. We craft authentic French breads, based on time-honoured recipes and contemporary breads using the finest ingredients. With 25 years of success, 18 retail outlets, 2 manufacturing facilities and over 500 employees; quality is our life. Along with constant innovation and ensuring authenticity for French artisan baking, we pay homage to the values of a true French village bakery.
Laurent Bakery currently has employment opportunities available for qualified and experienced Pastry Chefs/Cooks to join our state-of-the-art Cake Kitchen team, creating the masterpieces that you find in our luxury cafes. You will enhance your pastry and cake skills working with our exceptionally talented team skilled in the art of French patisserie.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, season and cook pastries as directed including moulding/mixing
- Follow recipes and presentation specifications
- Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Clean and organise kitchen and equipment in adherence to hygiene and safety regulations
- Preserve and store foodstuffs in appropriate temperature-controlled facilities
- Train apprentices and other kitchen staff
- Record food temperature
- Cooks require menu planning and meal costing experience
What You Bring
- Cert III in Patisserie or higher depending on role and at least two years of relevant work experience. Without formal qualification, at least four years relevant work experience
- Experience in French patisserie (highly preferred)
- Have some knowledge of HACCP quality systems and quality focus
- Able to perform all prep work
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to read orders and effectively communicate in a fast-paced kitchen
- Friendly, hardworking individual with the right attitude
- Available weekends and evenings
- The ability to work as part of a team and multi-task
What's on offer
- On-site parking
- Remuneration
- Employment contracts are issued as hourly rate contracts
- Seniority level Associate
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Manufacturing
- Industries Food and Beverage Services
Applicants must be able to work in Australia without any ongoing work restrictions, for a full-time position. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Are you up for the challenge? Apply Now!
Pastry Chef employer: LAURENT
At LAURENT, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that celebrates creativity and craftsmanship in the art of French patisserie. Our state-of-the-art Cake Kitchen in Red Hill South provides a unique opportunity for Pastry Chefs to hone their skills alongside a talented team, with ample room for professional growth and development. Enjoy competitive remuneration, on-site parking, and the chance to be part of a company that values quality and innovation in every delicious creation.
