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Pastry Chef (Chef De Partie) – lexandria, NSW 2015

Location: lexandria, NSW, 2015

Full-Time

Immediate start

Reports to: Sous Chef/Head Chef

Job Title: Pastry Chef (Chef De Partie)

Salary range: $76,600 - $80,000

Job Closure date: 30 days

About This Role: Our client is a celebrated artisan bakery known for crafting exquisite pastries, desserts, and viennoiserie using time-honoured techniques and premium ingredients. With a focus on innovation while respecting tradition, their pastry department creates visually stunning and delicious treats that delight customers daily.

We are seeking a skilled and creative Pastry Chef (Chef de Partie) to join their team. You will lead a section of pastry production, ensuring precision, consistency, and artistry in every item. The ideal candidate will have a refined palate, strong technical skills, and a passion for elevating classic pastries with a modern touch.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Pastry Production & Innovation: Prepare, shape, and bake high-quality doughs, tarts, croissants and other viennoiserie with meticulous attention to detail.
• Craft delicate desserts, entremets, and plated pastries, ensuring flawless execution in texture, flavour, and presentation.
• Develop and refine recipes in collaboration with the Head Pastry Chef, incorporating seasonal ingredients and creative techniques.
• Monitor baking processes, adjusting temperatures and timing to achieve perfect colour, structure, and consistency.
• Decoration & Finishing: Apply advanced finishing techniques, including glazing, piping, chocolate work, and sugar decorations, to enhance visual appeal.
• Assemble multi-component desserts with precision, ensuring uniformity and aesthetic excellence.
• Maintain high standards for garnishing and plating, ensuring each pastry meets the bakery's premium quality expectations.
• Oversee a designated pastry section, delegating tasks to commis chefs and ensuring efficient workflow.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards, including proper storage, labelling, and workstation cleanliness.
• Manage inventory of pastry ingredients, ensuring proper stock levels and minimizing waste.
• Train and mentor junior pastry team members, fostering skill development and consistency.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven 1-2 years of full-time experience as a Pastry Chef (CDP or equivalent) in a bakery, patisserie, or restaurant.
• Qualification Certificate III or above.
• Expertise in doughs, French pastry techniques, and dessert assembly.
• Strong artistic ability with a keen eye for detail in decoration and presentation.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining precision.
• Knowledge of food safety standards HACCP and sanitation.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required.

If you are a passionate pastry professional with a dedication to craftsmanship and creativity, we invite you to apply. Join a team that takes pride in delivering exceptional, handcrafted pastries to an appreciative community.

Please note: We are acting as the recruitment agent on behalf of our client, and the employer's identity will be disclosed upon application.

Cabramatta, New South Wales Mygration Pty Ltd

Posted 7 days ago

Commis Chef – Pastry Section

Location: abramatta, NSW

Full-Time

Immediate start

Reports to: Pastry Chef / Chef de Partie – Pastry Section

Salary range: $ 6,600 - $77,000

Job Closure date: 31/8/2025

Position Overview: Mygration is engaged to source the following position for our client

As a Commis Chef in the Pastry Section, you will support the pastry team in preparing and assembling desserts that meet the high standards of our fine dining establishment. Under supervision, you will gain hands-on experience in pastry techniques, ingredient handling, and presentation, assisting in the production of pastries, confections, and plated desserts for our seasonal menu. Your role is fundamental in ensuring smooth kitchen operations and learning the foundational skills required for a career in pastry.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing ingredients for desserts, including baking pastry bases, preparing pastry cream, and portioning ingredients for various desserts.
• Support in organizing and maintaining the pastry station to ensure all components are ready for service.
• Support the pastry team in baking and assembling components such as puff pastry, tart shells, and sugar decorations.
• Help prepare simple desserts like creme brulee, fruit tarts, and garnishes under supervision.
• Assist in preparing basic confectionery items such as spun sugar, caramel shards, or chocolate decorations.
• Support in final assembly and garnishing of desserts, such as adding micro herbs, dusting with cocoa or icing sugar, and arranging fruits.
• Follow plating guides to ensure consistency and presentation quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry station, ensuring all tools and surfaces are sanitized.
• Follow HACCP and food safety procedures for storage and handling of ingredients.
• Observe and learn pastry techniques from senior chefs, gradually developing skills in baking, pastry assembly, and presentation.
• Take initiative to improve knowledge of ingredients, techniques, and dessert trends.
• Assist in timely preparation and finishing of desserts during service, ensuring dishes are delivered promptly and meet quality standards.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• At least 1-2 years full time relevant experience of culinary principles and techniques, preferably in pastry or baking.
• Willingness to learn new skills and techniques in pastry arts.
• Attention to detail, cleanliness, and organization.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure environment.
• Good communication skills and team spirit.
• Formal culinary qualification (Certificate III or equivalent) is required.

To Apply

• Send CV with references and cover letter detailing your achievements and passion for fine dining pastry role
• Traineeships available for right candidate with less than 1 year experience
• Sponsorship available for right candidate

Cabramatta, New South Wales Mygration Pty Ltd

Posted 7 days ago

Senior Sous Chef - Pastry Department

Location: lexandria, NSW, 2015

Salary range: $110,000-$115,000 plus Superannuation

Posted 28 days ago

Mygration are recruiting the following position for our client who is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to lead their Pastry Department. This role supports the Head Pastry Chef in overseeing daily operations, maintaining high standards of quality, and mentoring the pastry team. The ideal candidate is a skilled, detail-oriented leader passionate about producing exceptional baked goods and fostering a positive, safety-conscious environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Pastry Chef in managing daily pastry production and team leadership.
• Plan, produce, and oversee pastry goods to meet quality and consistency standards.
• Support wholesale and retail orders, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Mentor and develop junior staff and trainees, providing clear guidance.
• Collaborate on new product development, testing, and innovation.
• Troubleshoot issues during shifts and optimize workflow.
• Monitor equipment temperatures and manage stock rotation.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, and WQA standards.
• Support rostering and shift coverage to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain a safe, hygienic, and organized work environment.

Organization ExpectationsCulture

• Uphold the Bakerys values and foster a positive team environment by example and professionalism.
• Promote open communication and team development.

Quality & Safety

• Support food safety and quality KPIs.
• Ensure all products meet organizational standards and specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in all production areas.
• Follow HACCP and GMP protocols diligently.

Customer Relations

• Ensure high standards of customer service and product quality.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external customers.

Qualifications and Skills required

• Extensive experience in pastry production, with leadership or senior roles preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of pastry techniques and bakery equipment.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Familiarity with safety and quality standards (HACCP, GMP, WQA) highly desirable.
• Apply now and be part of a passionate, innovative environment

To Apply, submit your resume and cover letter via australiajobs at mygration dot com dot au

Cabramatta, New South Wales Mygration Pty Ltd

Posted 28 days ago

Chef de Partie - Pastry Section

Location: abramatta, NSW

Full-Time

Immediate start

Reports to: Sous & Head Chef

Salary range: $76,600 - $80,000

Job Closure date: 31/8/2025

Position Overview: Mygration is engaged to source the following position for our client. As the Chef de Partie in the Pastry Section, you will be responsible for leading the pastry team in creating exquisite desserts, pastries, and confections that meet the highest standards of quality, presentation, and innovation. You will oversee the entire pastry operation, from menu development and recipe execution to supervising junior staff, ensuring that every dessert served reflects the restaurants commitment to culinary excellence.

Core Role: Your role is integral to delivering a memorable dining experience through beautifully crafted and thoughtfully plated desserts that complement our seasonal menu offerings.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and refine seasonal pastry menu with modern techniques.
• Create dessert concepts matching the restaurants vision.
• Prepare mille-feuille, tart, creme brulee, deconstructed pavlova. Produce puff pastry, tart shells, creams, sugar decor to spec.
• Uphold flawless tempering, baking, finishing.
• Ensure every plate meets taste, texture, and look standards.
• Coach juniors in plating and garnishing.
• Mentor team on technique, safety, hygiene.
• Train skills sessions to raise section standards.
• Delegate tasks for smooth service flow.
• Track pastry inventory, reorder as needed.
• Minimise waste, maximise yield.
• Log stock rotation and waste data.
• Enforce HACCP, cleaning, safe handling.
• Keep pastry area spotless and organised.
• Coordinate with Head Chef and FOH for seamless service.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• 2+ years as Pastry CDP in fine dining.
• Proven pastry, confectionery, plating skills.
• Modern techniques, seasonal produce knowledge.
• Certificate III/IV Commercial Cookery.
• Organised leader and calm under pressure
• Passion for pastry and creativity in dessert presentation.
• Attention to detail and high standards of quality.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and mentor junior team members.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and professionalism.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques and trends.

To Apply: Send CV with references and cover letter detailing your achievements and passion for fine dining pastry role

Sponsorship available for right candidate

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