Pastry Commis

**Do you love connecting with people over seriously good treats? Join the friendly team at our award-winning Clovelly patisserie We’re looking for a passionate and dynamic individual who is either studying pastry or already qualified. This unique role involves assisting our professional pastry team while occasionally stepping into front-of-house duties to provide outstanding customer service. You’ll gain hands-on experience, learning from professional pastry chefs, while also connecting with our customers. This role is a wonderful opportunity for a growth focused individual with a mind for one day opening their own bakery, as they will gain experience in both front and back of house operations.**

**What We Offer**:

- Training from award-winning professional pastry chefs and hospitality pros
- Hands-on experience in both the kitchen and customer-facing roles
- Opportunities to develop your pastry skills and gain valuable retail experience
- A supportive, collaborative and totally inclusive work environment with a people-focused culture
- Staff discounts on our delicious products
- Beautifully crafted products you can be proud of, made with no artificial anything ever
- Just a few minutes walk to the beach after work

**Key Responsibilities**:
Pastry Kitchen Duties:

- Assist in the preparation of a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods
- Learn and follow recipes, techniques, and food safety standards
- Support the team in ensuring high-quality presentation and taste
- Help with kitchen organization, cleaning, and restocking

Front-of-House Duties:

- Greet and serve customers with enthusiasm and professionalism
- Handle sales transactions, including operating the POS system
- Provide product knowledge to assist customers in selecting items
- Potential to learn barista section if interested

General Duties:

- Float between the pastry kitchen and front of house as needed
- Adapt to the flow of business, assisting in peak periods
- Collaborate with team members to create a seamless customer experience
- Opening and closing housekeeping, as well as general cleaning/tidying of displays, tables and dishes throughout the day including tasks to ensure premises meets food and hygiene standards

**What We’re Looking For**:

- A student or aspiring pastry chef with a passion for baking and desserts
- Previous experience in hospitality or retail is a plus but not essential
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
- Flexibility to switch between kitchen and sales roles
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

**How to Apply**:
**If you’re passionate about pastries and enjoy connecting with people, we’d love to hear from you Please message us with your CV, visa status and a bit about why you’d like to work with us.**
- **About Us**:_
- Based in the heart of Clovelly, Madame & Yves is a multi-award winning artisan patisserie and boulangerie where everything is designed with the best ingredients that are sourced with care. We’re proud of our bustling, busy and tight knit atmosphere where staff and customers connect over seriously good treats. Our dedicated kitchen and front of house team match the quality of our products with their passion, quality of service and expertise. At the heart of everything we do is a love for people and the treats we all enjoy to celebrate life’s moments._

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $30.13 - $60.25 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Free drinks
- Free food
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Public holidays
- Rotating roster
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates
- Tips

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person