Pastry Chef

Pastry Chef – Italian Desserts & Production

Location: Bentleigh, Melbourne VIC

Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time

Business: Pronto 478

Pronto 478 is an Italian food business in Bentleigh specialising in fresh Italian food, pastries, desserts and an expanding range of retail products.

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Pastry Chef to join our kitchen team and take responsibility for the preparation and production of our dessert and pastry range.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Pastry Chef will be responsible for producing high-quality desserts and pastries consistently, while maintaining excellent food safety, presentation and production standards.

The role will include both daily venue production and larger-batch production for our growing retail and wholesale range.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and produce Italian desserts, cakes and pastries
• Produce tiramisu and other desserts in individual retail portions and larger batches
• Prepare gluten-free and vegan dessert options according to established recipes
• Follow recipes, portion sizes and production procedures consistently
• Assist with the development of new desserts and seasonal products
• Manage pastry preparation and daily production schedules
• Monitor stock levels and organise ingredient ordering
• Maintain accurate labelling, dating and product rotation
• Minimise food waste and maintain appropriate food-cost controls
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic pastry section
• Follow all food safety, allergen and cross-contamination procedures
• Work closely with chefs, kitchen staff and management
• Assist with production for catering, wholesale and retail orders
• Maintain consistent presentation and quality across all products

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Pastry Chef, Pastry Cook or in a similar commercial kitchen role
• Has strong dessert and pastry production skills
• Is confident working independently and managing production
• Has excellent attention to detail
• Can maintain consistency when producing larger quantities
• Understands food safety, allergens and kitchen hygiene
• Is organised, reliable and able to work efficiently
• Works well as part of a team
• Has a genuine interest in Italian desserts and pastry

Experience with tiramisu, cheesecakes, mousse desserts, gluten-free products, vegan desserts or retail dessert production would be highly regarded.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Stable position within an established Italian hospitality business
• Opportunity to work across restaurant, retail and wholesale production
• Opportunity to help develop new products and recipes
• Supportive and professional kitchen environment
• Potential for increased responsibility as our retail and production business expands
• Competitive pay based on experience

If you are passionate about pastry, enjoy working with quality ingredients and want to be part of a growing Italian food business, we would love to hear from you.

Apply through SEEK with your resume and a brief introduction outlining your pastry experience.

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person