CHEF (Adelaide)

About US MC Factory Pty Ltd was established in March 2025 in Adelaide, South Australia. The company specialises in the preparation and production of premium Japanese-inspired desserts, cheesecakes, pastries, and cakes, with a strong focus on quality, creativity, and consistency in delivering fresh, high-quality dessert products while maintaining high standards in food preparation and presentation. We also provide customised cakes tailored to customers’ preferences and special occasions. We are dedicated to providing customers with an exceptional dessert experience through high-quality products, innovative flavours, and professional food preparation standards. The Opportunity MC Factory Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Chef to join our growing team in Adelaide. In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation and production of a wide range of premium Japanese-inspired desserts, including cheesecakes, pastries, and cakes, while supporting daily kitchen operations and ensuring product quality, consistency, and presentation standards are met.You will coordinate pastry production activities, guide kitchen staff in preparation techniques, and help ensure smooth kitchen workflow. You will also contribute to flavour development, product improvement, and production planning, while monitoring quality at all stages. This position is ideal for a skilled pastry professional with strong pastry knowledge, leadership ability, and a commitment to high-quality dessert production. Key Responsibilities ● Provide management, training, and guidance to kitchen staff in pastry preparation techniques and daily production operations ● Lead to flavour development and product improvement to enhance overall dessert quality and consistency ● Oversee kitchen staff and coordinate pastry production operations to ensure smooth workflow ● Responsible for menu development, including the creation and refinement of new dessert items and seasonal offerings. ● Supervise kitchen cleanliness and ensure compliance with food safety and workplace health and safety standards ● Oversee ordering and maintenance of pastry ingredient and supply inventory ● Prepare fillings and components for different pastry products ● Prepare, mix, knead, shape, and mould dough for a variety of pastries and desserts ● Bake cakes, pastries, and desserts while monitoring baking conditions and product quality ● Decorate and finish pastries, cakes, and desserts with icing, glaze, and other decorative elements Skills, Qualifications & Experience ● At least 3 years of relevant experience in pastry production, dessert preparation, or a similar role, with demonstrated experience in kitchen supervision or team coordination ● Experience in supervising or managing kitchen operations and supporting team workflow ● Strong pastry-making skills with hands-on experience in preparing a wide range of desserts, cakes, and pastries ● Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple production tasks and priorities effectively ● Excellent attention to detail and a solid commitment to product quality and consistency ● Ability to follow production requirements and maintain high standards in a kitchen setting ● Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a kitchen production setting ● Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to supporting daily kitchen operations Why Join Us? ● Competitive salary package aligned with experience, leadership capability, and skills ● Opportunity to work with a diverse range of premium Japanese-inspired desserts, including cheesecakes, pastries, and cakes ● Supportive and collaborative kitchen team environment with opportunities to develop leadership, technical expertise, and professional pastry skills ● Hands-on experience in a growing dessert production environment with a strong focus on quality, consistency, and craftsmanship ● Exposure to advanced pastry and dessert preparation techniques within a structured and high-standard kitchen environment, with involvement in product and menu development Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3s3ovy