Lode Pies & Pastries is a little boutique shop that offers a wide selection of Savoury and Sweet puff pastry, mastered by LuMi Chef Federico Zanellato. ​It is a new approach to the aesthetic of viennoiserie, pies and pastries

The Pastry Chef position will require the candidate to perform the following responsibilities:

1. Maintain high presentation standards for pastries, desserts, and other baked goods, ensuring cost control for all pastry-related items in food outlets.

2. Prepare and present a variety of pastries and baked goods, showing creativity and expertise, while maintaining quality within the specified cost margins.

3. Ensure strict stock rotation and reduce wastage of pastry ingredients, implementing and maintaining effective stock control procedures.

4. Supervise and coordinate the work of apprentices and kitchen staff involved in pastry preparation, providing training on pastry techniques and production as required.

5. Maintain cleanliness and order in all pastry preparation and working areas, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards.

6. Ensure equipment used for pastry preparation is maintained, serviced, and cleaned regularly, keeping everything in optimal working condition.

7. Report any issues with pastry production, equipment, or processes to Management in a timely manner.

8. Comply with workplace safety standards, including the safe handling of pastry-making equipment and chemicals, use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations.

9. Ensure that pastry-related equipment is used properly and safely, ensuring that it functions as intended and is maintained in good working order.

10. Attend safety and hygiene training sessions and ensure the application of workplace health and safety (WH&S) practices specific to pastry production.

Requirements:

Lamination skills essentials

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role

Knowledge of current food trends

Creative, and passionate about food and providing high standards of food service

Positive attitude and ability to thrive under pressure

Potential Sponsorship