Job Prospect: Pastry Chef

We are seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to join the production team at Vasse Village by Bunbury Farmers Market. This hands-on role combines pastry production, daily planning, and support for the team.

About Us

Bunbury Farmers Market is a leading regional independent retailer of fresh produce, Market Made meals and we provide high-quality specialist departments including our Gourmet Butcher/Deli, Dairy, Groceries, Sweet and Savory Pastries and Café. We source our produce from over 150 local growers and together with our partners Hancock Prospecting, we are poised for rapid growth to continue achieving “Extreme Value and Extreme Freshness” in everything we do.

Role Summary

Reporting to our Executive Chef, you will produce sweet and savoury pastries for our retail food operations. Your responsibilities will include:

- Planning daily production and preparing, baking, and finishing products to agreed recipes and standards.
- Monitoring product quality, presentation, freshness, and availability.
- Checking ingredients, rotating stock, and preparing products for storage, packing, and display.
- Operating equipment safely and maintaining a clean, organised production area.
- Supporting and guiding team members while working closely with the wider production team.
- Maintaining food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and workplace health and safety standards.
- Contributing to product development and improvements to production processes.

What You Will Bring

- A relevant qualification in patisserie, baking, or cookery,



or equivalent industry experience.
- Experience producing sweet and savoury pastries in a commercial kitchen, bakery, or food production environment.
- Strong pastry skills and the ability to work consistently to recipes and production schedules.
- Sound knowledge of food safety and safe equipment use.
- The ability to organise your work, support others, and perform well in a busy production environment.
- Flexibility to work early starts, weekends, and public holidays where required.

Experience with product development, production planning, or training team members will be highly regarded. Why Join Us?

- Join a respected regional employer with a collaborative team and a clear vision for growth.
- Work with quality ingredients to create sweet and savoury pastries for our guests.
- Contribute your ideas to our pastry range and production processes.

Important information: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. To be considered, applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia and be able to maintain those rights for the duration of their employment.

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your pastry experience and why you would be a good fit for the role.

Applications close: 30 October 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Bunbury Farmers Market is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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