Pastry Chef

Brunetti Oro 1956

Title: Pastry Chef

Industry: Hospitality & Catering

Role Type: Full-time & Part-time

Who We Are

After six decades of building a true Italian experience known and loved by both young and old, Brunetti Oro 1956 invites you on a new journey.

Whilst staying true to our culture and Italian heritage, Brunetti Oro 1956 represents the new generation, bringing to life an Italian tradition with a twist on the old, and a touch of the new.

As one of Melbourne's most iconic and renowned café institutions Brunetti Oro 1956 is committed to push even further, to lead, learn, evolve, and expand – taking our recipes and processes borne of the highest standards to deliver a new and enhanced Italian experience.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to join our morning team in a fast-paced hospitality environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for pastry and creating delicious baked goods with the capacity to work Tuesday -Saturday 4am-12pm.

This role requires someone with significant baking experience, with high volume production experience advantageous. Strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a team setting or using their own initiative is required.

The Brunetti Oro Pastry Chef role will suit an experienced Chef de Partie, or emerging Junior Sous Chef with experience preparing a wide range of individual and celebration cakes, mousse cakes, baked goods and desserts, with a background in mass production and operating in a production facility.

Their duties include creating and designing pastries, individual and celebration cakes, cookies, and other desserts, ensuing high-quality standards are maintained.

The successful candidate  must be familiar with a variety of ingredients and recipes. They may also supervise and train other staff and are required to stay up-to-date with industry trends to innovate and enhance the Brunetti Oro offering. Attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure are essential traits.

Departments that require coverage are as below:

• Danish
• Cake Production - Individual and Celebration Cakes

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a pastry chef or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, pastry preparation, and decoration.
• Creativity and attention to detail in dessert design and presentation.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrating knowledge and confidence in production of various individual and celebration cakes, including mousse cakes, novelties and wedding cakes. For Danish department knowledge and confidence with pastries, Danishes, croissants, novelties, filling, and Italian pastries.
• Demonstrating the necessary skills to finish and decorate cakes using various techniques like hand masking, glazing, spraying, novelties, and wedding cakes as required.
• Providing functional assistance in the production team demonstrating superior standards of preparation, production and finishing within your specialized field
• Implementing superior standards of preparation and production within the department demonstrating and utilizing your pastry skills, experience and knowledge gained from previous roles and qualifications
• Contribute to the fulfillment of production schedules and targets, ensuring all products are prepared to the Brunetti Oro standard, demonstrating organizational skills and superior attention to detail
• Building and maintain productive working relationships with team members and foster a respectful, productive and collegial working environment and culture
• Adopting a 'hand's on' approach to work, leading by example and demonstrating initiative and ability to work within a fast-paced environment
• Collaborating with the team to innovate and develop new products and menu offerings
• Demonstrate control in food preparation and managing wastage levels
• Inventory Management
• Modelling behaviours and leadership qualities
• Demonstrating strong knowledge of HACCP and legislative food safety standards

Working with Brunetti Oro

This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your knowledge, experience and career at one of Melbourne's most renowned and iconic hospitality institutions.

You will have work/life balance, opportunities for an attractive salary and career progression once you join our highly dedicated and skilled team.

If you are a permanent resident or have appropriate working rights in Australia and have the experience required, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by the clicking the 'Apply' button.

Don't miss this opportunity to join a Melbourne icon.

Brunetti Oro The evolution of an Italian tradition