We're looking for a skilled and organised Pastry Chef at Chef de Partie level to join our production team. You will take responsibility for your assigned pastry section, producing high-quality desserts and components while keeping production organised, efficient and consistent. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with sound pastry skills, an eye for detail and the ability to maintain excellent standards across larger production runs.

Key responsibilities

Prepare and produce desserts, pastries and components to agreed recipes, specifications and presentation standards.

Manage your section's daily preparation and production, meeting order requirements and dispatch deadlines.

Maintain consistency in flavour, texture, portion size and finish across every batch.

Apply core pastry techniques, including baking, mousse preparation, creams, fillings, gels, chocolate work and decorative finishes.

Assist with gelato production and associated preparation as required, with training provided where needed.

Follow standard recipes accurately and record production quantities, yields and any issues.

Check product quality throughout preparation, finishing, storage and packing.

Follow food safety procedures, including temperature control, allergen management, cleaning, labelling and traceability.

Monitor ingredients and stock levels, rotate stock correctly and communicate purchasing requirements.

Minimise waste through careful preparation,



accurate portioning and responsible ingredient use.

About you

Experience as a Pastry Chef at Chef de Partie level, or as a strong Demi Chef ready to take the next step.

Relevant commercial cookery or patisserie qualifications, or equivalent practical experience.

Robust foundational pastry skills and a genuine commitment to quality.

Confidence working independently within your section while contributing to the wider team.

Good planning and time-management skills, with the ability to manage several production tasks at once.

An understanding of food safety, allergens and appropriate product handling and storage.

A careful, consistent approach to recipes, portioning and presentation.

A reliable, positive attitude and willingness to learn and share knowledge.

Experience in wholesale pastry production, catering, hotels or high-volume dessert preparation would be highly regarded. Gelato experience would be an advantage.

About us

Scoops & Smiles creates artisan gelato and premium desserts for restaurants, hotels, function venues and hospitality partners. Our range includes plated desserts, sweet canapés, individual desserts, sauces, gels, tuiles and garnishes, alongside bespoke creations developed with our customers. We combine quality ingredients, beautiful presentation and thought to ensure we create restaurant quality desserts every time.

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📌 Pastry and gelato chef (Melbourne)
🏢 Scoops and Smiles
📍 Melbourne