At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious Italian pastries and desserts in a vibrant team environment.
- Company: Pasticceria Papa, a beloved Italian patisserie with over 35 years of tradition.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time role, ongoing training, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive, family-oriented workplace with a commitment to quality craftsmanship.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and showcase your skills in authentic Italian pastry-making.
- Qualifications: 10+ years of pastry experience, preferably in an Italian setting, with strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Pasticceria Papa has been one of Sydney’s best-known Italian patisseries, proudly serving traditional Italian pastries, cakes, biscuits and desserts. Known for our famous ricotta cheesecake and commitment to authentic Italian flavours, quality ingredients and traditional craftsmanship, we have built our reputation on creating products that our customers know and love.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished pastry professional who takes pride in their craft and has extensive experience producing high-quality pastries and desserts in a professional, high-volume environment. You will work as part of an experienced team, producing our established range while maintaining the quality, consistency and presentation standards associated with the Pasticceria Papa brand.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, produce and finish a wide range of pastries, cakes, biscuits, desserts and traditional Italian sweets
- Follow established recipes and production methods to ensure consistency and quality
- Apply traditional Italian pastry techniques while supporting seasonal and new product development
- Ensure all products meet Pasticceria Papa's quality, taste and presentation standards
- Manage production efficiently to meet daily requirements and deadlines
- Monitor ingredients, stock levels and wastage and assist with effective food-cost control
- Maintain a clean, organised and food-safe working environment
- Comply with all food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements
- Work collaboratively with the wider pastry, production and management teams
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- 10+ years' professional experience as a Pastry Chef, Pastry Cook or Baker
- Strong experience in an Italian patisserie, bakery or high-quality pastry environment
- Certificate IV in Patisserie or equivalent qualification – preferred
- Extensive knowledge of pastry and baking techniques, ingredients and production processes
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to consistency and presentation
- The ability to perform effectively in a busy, high-volume production environment
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- A reliable and professional approach to your work
- A genuine passion for traditional Italian pastry and quality craftsmanship
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package based on skills and experience
- Full-time employment with an established and respected hospitality business
- A supportive, family-oriented working environment
- The opportunity to work alongside an experienced pastry and production team
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Career development opportunities within the Papa Group
- The opportunity to contribute to a well-established Sydney brand with more than 35 years of history
If you are an experienced Pastry Chef who values quality, tradition, consistency and authentic Italian craftsmanship, we would love to hear from you.
Pastry Chef in Sydney employer: Pasticceria Papa
Papa Group is an exceptional employer located in Five Dock, Sydney, offering a full-time Office Manager position within a well-established, family-owned hospitality and food business. With a supportive work culture that encourages ownership and initiative, employees benefit from exposure across various business operations and opportunities for professional growth. The company values its staff, providing a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the success of the organisation.
