Full-Time Pastry Cooks – Competitive Above-Award Pay | Iconic Bakery in Carlton
Location: Carlton, VIC
Job Type: Full-Time (38 hours/week)
Start Date: Immediate
The French Lettuce, a proudly family-owned Melbourne bakery with over 40 years of excellence, is seeking two experienced Pastry Cooks to join our growing team.
If you’re a passionate early riser who values quality, stability, and a strong team culture — we’d love to hear from you.
What We Offer:
- Excellent above-award pay rates – your experience is recognised
- Full-time, secure employment (38 hours/week)
- 4 weeks of paid annual leave per year
- Flexible, family-friendly workplace culture
- Tuesday to Saturday roster (2 consecutive days off)
- Work with premium, handcrafted cakes and pastries
- A modern, clean kitchen with a supportive and respectful team
Your Role Will Involve:
We’re hiring for two different pastry cook roles with varying duties, including:
- Weighing, mixing & preparing cakes and pastries
- Dough preparation & lamination
- Cake decorating and finishing
- General cleaning and kitchen responsibilities
Shift Times:
- Tuesday to Thursday: 2:00am – 10:45am
- Friday: 2:00am – 7:30am
- Saturday: 10:00pm Friday night – 4:30am Saturday morning
About You:
- Experience in a pastry cook or bakery role
- Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation
- Comfortable with early morning or overnight shifts
- Knowledge of food safety and baking standards
- Reliable, punctual, and a great team player
Why Join The French Lettuce?
We’ve been a Melbourne institution since the 1980s — known for our iconic vanilla slice, celebration cakes, and an unwavering commitment to quality. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a supportive workplace where your contribution is genuinely valued.
How to Apply:
Click Apply Now with your resume and a brief cover letter.
Discover who we are at www.thefrenchlettuce.com
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free drinks
- Free food
- Parental leave
- Salary packaging
Application Question(s):
- Can you commit to the early work time & commute?
Experience:
- Pastry chef: 3 years (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver Licence (Required)
- Certificate III Retail Baking (Cake & Pastry) (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
