Pastry Chef

About the role

Join our dynamic team as a Pastry Chef at Catering Project Sydney, a leading catering and events company located in our well-equipped kitchen in Glebe, NSW. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for creating pastries and sweet petite four style bites that will delight our clients and guests.

What you'll be doing

• Crafting a wide range of high-quality pastries, cakes, and sweets using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

• Working closely with out creative culinary director and head pastry chef to Develop and prepare creative and visually appealing dessert menus and plated presentations.

• Ensuring all pastry items meet the highest standards of taste, texture, and appearance.

• Collaborating with the culinary team to ensure seamless kitchen operations.

• Maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient pastry kitchen.

• Adhering to all food safety and hygiene regulations.

• Continuously pushing the creative boundary based on market trends.

• Work closely with the lead pastry chef on new product development and help where needed on new projects.

What we're looking for

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Pastry Chef in a fast-paced catering environment.

• Exceptional cake baking and finishing, baking and pastry skills with a keen eye for detail and presentation.

• Solid knowledge and supervisory skills in food safety and hygiene systems with preferred knowledge of HACCP processes.

• Proficient in using a wide range of pastry equipment and techniques.

• Strong problem-solving and time management abilities to work efficiently under pressure.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with the culinary team.

• Availability to work a variety of shifts in accordance with business requirements, including but not limited to weekday shifts (Monday to Friday) commencing as early as 4:00 am and finishing at 12:00 pm. Occasional weekend work may also be required to meet operational needs.

If you are ready to bring your skills and creativity to our team and contribute to our continued success, we’d love to hear from you — apply now!