Competitive Salary + Penalties | Discounts on RACV Products and Endless Career Opportunities
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Love creating exceptional desserts in a stunning coastal location?
RACV Cape Schanck Resort isseekinga passionate and experienced Pastry Chef dePartieto join our culinary team on apermanent part-time basis.
Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine,you'llplay a key role in producing high-quality pastries, desserts and baked goods across our restaurants,eventsand conferencing operations, while enjoying one of Victoria's most spectacular coastal locations.
About the Opportunity
As a Pastry Chef dePartie,you'llsupport the day-to-day operation of the pastry section and help deliver exceptional dining experiences for our members and guests.
In this role, you will:
- Prepare and present high-quality desserts, plated desserts, pastries, cakes, baked goods, and buffet offerings across multiple food outlets.
- Support the daily operation of the Pastry Kitchen, ensuring efficient service delivery across breakfast, lunch, dinner, conferencing, and event periods.
- Complete all miseenplace requirements andmaintainservice readiness for restaurant, conference, banquet, and event operations.
- Produce pastries, cakes, desserts, and baked products to a consistently high standard, following approved recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Prepare, finish, and present pastry and dessert items with exceptional attention to quality, creativity, and presentation.
- Create and prepare customized VIP guest amenities and special occasion desserts.
- Assistwith pastry production requirements for conferences, weddings, functions, and otherspecial events.
- Support effective stock management practices, including ordering, stock rotation, inventory control, and waste minimization.
- Assistin the training, mentoring, and development of apprentices, cooks, and junior chefs.
- Maintain and uphold the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and workplace health and safety.
- Work collaboratively with the broader Kitchen Brigade and Food & Beverage team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
- Contribute positively to team culture, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives within the kitchen.
Whatyou’llneed to besuccessful
You'rea qualified pastry chef who takes pride in producing quality desserts and enjoys working in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
You'll bring:
- Certificate III in Patisserie or completion of a pastry apprenticeship
- Previousexperience in a pastry kitchen within a hotel, resort, bakery,patisserieor hospitality venue
- Experience producing pastries,cakesand desserts in a commercial kitchen environment
- Experience finishing cakes and desserts and preparing plated desserts to a consistent standard
- Good knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods and dessert presentation
- A sound understanding of food safety,hygieneand stock control practices
- The ability to remain calm under pressure and work effectively as part of a team
- A positive attitude, strong workethicand willingness to learn
- Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends, publicholidaysand peak trading periods
- A permanent part-time opportunity with stable employment and regular hours
- The opportunity to work in a premium resort on the stunning Mornington Peninsula
- Exposure to a variety of dining experiences, including restaurants,conferencingand events
- A supportive and collaborative kitchen environment
- Ongoing development and career growth opportunities
- Discounts across RACV resorts, accommodation, dining,retailand motoring products
- The chance to be part of a trusted organisation with over 100 years of history
The RACV Difference
At RACV,we'recommitted to creating memorable experiences for our members and guests. RACV Cape Schanck Resort combines premium hospitality, exceptionalfacilitiesand breathtaking coastal surrounds, making ita truly uniqueplace to work and grow your culinary career.
Learn more about RACV atcareers.racv.com.au
Application Process
Applicants willbe requiredto provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia and consent to a criminal record check.
At RACV, we believe thatmaintaininga diverse and inclusive workplace isan important elementin our continued success. We want our people to feel welcome, supported and appreciated for who they are and what they bring to our business.
Ifyou'repassionate about pastry and enjoy creating exceptional desserts,we'dlove to hear from you.
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