Job Description

Employment type: Full time, permanent (38 hours per week)

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About Us

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We are an established South American bakery in Melbourne, specialising in traditional Latin American pastries, breads and desserts. Our menu draws on regional baking traditions from across South America — from alfajores and medialunas, empanadas, tres leches and dulce de leche-based pastries. We are a busy, growing business with a loyal local following and a passion for authentic Latin American baking.

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The Role

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We are seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to join our kitchen team and take a hands‐on role in our daily pastry production. You will be responsible for preparing our full range of South American pastries and desserts to a consistently high standard, contributing to menu development, and helping maintain the authenticity and quality our customers expect.

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Key Responsibilities

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Prepare and bake a full range of South American pastries, breads and desserts daily

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Develop and refine recipes for traditional Latin American items, including dulce de leche fillings, choux‐based pastries, laminated doughs and regional cakes

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Manage mise en place, production schedules and stock levels for the pastry section

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Maintain consistent quality, presentation and portion control across all products

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Train and mentor junior kitchen staff

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Ensure compliance with food safety,



HACCP and workplace health & safety standards

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Liaise with suppliers and assist with ordering of specialty ingredients

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Contribute to seasonal menu planning and new product development

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Requirements

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Formal qualification in patisserie, baking or commercial cookery (Certificate III/IV or equivalent)

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Minimum 3 years' experience as a Pastry Chef in a commercial bakery or patisserie environment

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Demonstrated experience with South American or Latin American pastry traditions and techniques

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Minimum 3 years' experience specifically working with South American pastry traditions and techniques

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Working knowledge of traditional ingredients such as dulce de leche, manjar, guava paste, and regional flours

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Ability to work early morning shifts and weekends as required

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Strong attention to detail and consistency under volume

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Current Food Safety Supervisor certification (or willingness to obtain)

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Food Safety Supervisor certification can be obtained after commencement of employment

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Working rights in Australia, OR willingness to be considered for sponsorship if no suitable Australian candidate is found

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Spanish language skills highly regarded (to liaise with suppliers and team members)

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We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates

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