Pastry Demi Chef - Full Time
$72,700 - 74,166
Adelaide Oval is internationally recognised as one of Australia's premier sporting and entertainment venues. Home to world-class events, premium hospitality, award-winning dining experiences and the Oval Hotel, our culinary team delivers exceptional food experiences to millions of guests each year.
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Pastry Demi Chef to join our talented Pastry Kitchen on a full-time basis.
Working alongside the Head Pastry Chef and senior pastry team, you'll play an integral role in producing exceptional pastry products across premium hospitality, major events, corporate functions, conferences, restaurants and retail outlets. This is an exciting opportunity to further your career within one of Australia's largest and most dynamic hospitality operations.
What you'll be doing
- Prepare, cook and present a wide range of high-quality pastry products including cakes, desserts, tarts, pastries, breads, petit fours, chocolates, confectionery and ice creams.
- Produce pastry items for major events, premium hospitality venues, corporate functions, conferences, restaurants and daily food service operations.
- Ensure all products are prepared and presented to consistently high standards of quality, taste, appearance and portion control.
- Follow established recipes, preparation methods and production schedules to ensure consistency across all hospitality operations.
- Contribute creative ideas towards seasonal menus and event-specific pastry offerings while supporting the senior pastry team with product development.
- Work closely with the Head Pastry Chef, Pastry Sous Chef and Pastry Chef de Partie to support the efficient day-to-day operation of a high-volume pastry kitchen.
To be successful in Adelaide Oval’s Pastry Kitchen, you will have:
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent trade qualification relevant to pastry production.
- Relevant post-qualification experience in a commercial pastry kitchen, or an equivalent combination of formal training and substantial industry experience.
- Demonstrated experience producing a broad range of pastry and dessert products within a high-volume commercial kitchen.
- Sound knowledge of contemporary pastry techniques, food presentation standards and commercial kitchen operations.
- A strong understanding of food safety legislation, HACCP principles and safe food handling practices.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet production deadlines.
What's in it for you:
- Discount on F&B across Adelaide Oval, Koffee Ink, RoofClimb, Monarto Café and Malt Shovel Taphouse.
- Special rates at Oval Hotel.
- Employee Recognition Programs.
- Corporate Discounts – Private Health, Banking, Gym.
- Referral Bonus.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Fully supplied, cleaned and pressed uniforms.
Applications
This is a full-time position and requires flexibility to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends, public holidays and major event days.
Applicants 18 & over will be required to successfully obtain a DHS Working with Children's Check (for paid employment) within the first two months of employment. Use this link to apply for the relevant check: https://www.dcsiscreening.sa.gov.au/SCRequestApplicationIndividual
A Basic Food Hygiene/Food Safety certificate is mandatory for these roles. If you do not currently hold a food safety certificate, please complete the free course here and attach your completion certificate with your application: https://dofoodsafely.health.vic.gov.au/index.php/en/
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
Pay: $72,700.00 – $74,166.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- What has motivated you to apply for the Pastry Demi Chef position at Adelaide Oval?
- Have you managed a team before? If so how many employees have you managed at one given time?
- Have you been referred by an Adelaide Oval employee? If so who?
Work Location: In person
