Pastry Chef (Mount Barker)

Are you a creative and passionate Pastry Chef looking to make your mark in a highly regarded café? Join us at Red Cacao, a beloved family-run business in Stirling, where we specialize in high-quality coffee, artisan chocolates, and exquisite handmade pastries. If you love crafting beautiful and delicious pastries, we want you to be part of our team. The Role As our Pastry Chef, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your pastry skills and creativity, producing a range of delicious sweet treats that our customers will adore. From decadent cakes to delicate pastries, you will have the freedom to innovate while maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation. Key Responsibilities
- Create and bake a variety of pastries, cakes, tarts, and desserts
- Design seasonal menus and develop new pastry recipes to excite our guests
- Ensure every pastry is beautifully presented with attention to detail
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the pastry kitchen
- Manage inventory, ordering, and ensure stock levels are consistently kept up to date
- Work alongside the café team to ensure smooth service and high standards during busy periods
- Keep up with food trends and use the finest ingredients to produce outstanding products What We’re Looking For
- At least 2 years of experience as a pastry chef, preferably in a high-end café or restaurant
- A deep passion for pastry making, with a creative and meticulous approach
- Solid organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- A keen eye for presentation and a high standard of work
- A collaborative and positive attitude – you’ll be working closely with our team to deliver an exceptional experience for our customers
- Flexibility to work early mornings and weekends as required What We Offer
- Award rates paid
- A supportive, creative environment where your contributions are valued
- Opportunities to grow and develop your pastry career within a thriving, community-focused business
- The chance to shape the pastry offerings at a well-loved local café
- A chance to work with premium ingredients and create unique, high-quality pastries At Red Cacao, we take pride in offering more than just great coffee—we offer an experience, and that includes unforgettable pastries. If you’re passionate about creating beautiful and delicious desserts in a team that values creativity and quality, we’d love to hear from you. How to Apply: Please send your resume and, if available, a portfolio or photos of your work to . We look forward to seeing what you can bring to our team! Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual Pay: From $40.00 per hour Benefits:
- Employee discount Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qqkwi