For Pastry Chef or Patisserie Chef to create high-quality pastries and desserts for a renowned café group. A permanent full-time role within a dynamic, chef-led environment.

• Requires: Minimum 2 years’ hands-on experience in a high-standard kitchen, skilled in laminated doughs and scratch-made pastries.
• Salary guide: $60,000 - $70,000 Depending on experience
• Location: Newcastle Region of NSW.

Your normal day will involve:

• Preparing a variety of in-house pastries, doughs, and seasonal specials from scratch in a fully equipped production kitchen.
• Managing your own prep list while collaborating with the kitchen team to meet daily production needs.
• Working with croissant doughs, laminated pastry, and weekend specials while maintaining the highest food safety standards.
• Employing professional bakery equipment such as dough rollers, mixers, provers, and ovens.
• Bringing your creativity to the table by contributing to seasonal menu ideas in partnership with the head chef.
• Organising your day efficiently to ensure high-quality products are ready for distribution across multiple café venues.

Role overview:
Join a talented kitchen team where your passion for quality pastries shines through. This opportunity offers a unique chance to work in a dedicated prep kitchen focused solely on pastry production. There’s no customer-facing pressure, just a space to hone your craft, innovate, and make a real mark on the menu.

Your next employer is a well-respected café group, known across Newcastle for its in-house offerings, community focus, and strong kitchen culture. Founded and run by chefs, they provide a creative, supportive space for culinary professionals to thrive and grow alongside an expanding hospitality business.

You will need:

• Expertise in laminated doughs and pastry creation
• Ability to work independently in a prep kitchen
• Organisational skills and reliability
• Minimum visa required: Permanent Resident (PR)

Job benefits include:

• Creative freedom in menu development
• No front-of-house pressure, pure production focus
• Supportive chef-led leadership team
• Career growth potential with expanding business
• Community-centric workplace valuing quality and craftsmanship.

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