Pastry Chef (Chef De Partie)

Mygration Pty Ltd
Posted today
Location:
Alexandria, New South Wales
Contract Type:
Full Time
Experience Required:
1 year
Education Level:
Vocational Qualification
Salary:
76.600,00 AUD /  Annual
Job Description
Location: Alexandria, 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 its dedication to 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 talented team. In this role, 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.
Kitchen & Team Coordination:
• 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 & Requirements:
• 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, sanitation) and best practices.
• 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.
Number of vacancies: 1
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Mygration is a registered migration agency that provide services to Australian Employers who are seeking to recruit overseas skilled workers for various roles in Australia
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