Are you starting your pastry career and ready to develop your skills in a supportive, large-scale catering environment? Elizabeth Andrews Catering is looking for a motivated Junior Pastry Chef to join our pastry team!

About Us:

Elizabeth Andrews Catering is a leading name in corporate and event catering in Melbourne. We focus on delivering quality, innovation, and excellent experiences for our clients. Our pastry team creates a wide variety of sweet and savoury products for events and corporate clients, providing a great opportunity to learn and grow.

The Role:

As a Junior Pastry Chef, you'll assist in the preparation of a range of pastries, desserts, and baked goods. This role is perfect for someone with basic pastry experience or training who wants to expand their skills and gain experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing pastries, desserts, and other baked goods under the supervision of senior pastry chefs.
• Maintain quality and consistency by following recipes and company standards.
• Ensure workstations and equipment are kept clean and organised in line with food safety regulations.
• Learn and develop pastry techniques by working closely with the team.
• Support the team in daily tasks such as stock preparation and ingredient organization.

Working Hours & Pay:

• Monday to Friday: 3 am to 11 am
• Hourly Rate: $30.13 per hour.
• Additional Loading: $4.08 per hour for shifts worked between 3 am to 7 am

Requirements:

• Some experience in a pastry or baking environment (e.g., previous role or relevant training/coursework).
• A passion for pastry and baking, with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude, teamwork, and strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work early morning shifts.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming, collaborative team environment.
• Hands-on learning opportunities with experienced pastry chefs.
• Exposure to large-scale catering operations.
• Competitive entry-level remuneration and benefits.

If you’re excited about a career in pastry and want to gain valuable experience with a top catering company, we’d love to hear from you!