Chef de Partie - Pastry

• Cape Schanck | RACV Cape Schanck Resort | Permanent Part-time
• Generous employee benefits & discounts on RACV products & resorts
• Join a trusted Australian brand & Victoria’s largest member-based organisation

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Love creating exceptional desserts in a stunning coastal location?

RACV Cape Schanck Resort is seeking a passionate and experienced Pastry Chef de Partie to join our culinary team on a permanent part-time basis.

Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine, you'll play a key role in producing high-quality pastries, desserts and baked goods across our restaurants, events and conferencing operations, while enjoying one of Victoria's most spectacular coastal locations.

About the Opportunity

As a Pastry Chef de Partie, you'll support the day-to-day operation of the pastry section and help deliver exceptional dining experiences for our members and guests.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare and present high-quality desserts, plated desserts, pastries, cakes, baked goods, and buffet offerings across multiple food outlets.

• Support the daily operation of the Pastry Kitchen, ensuring efficient service delivery across breakfast, lunch, dinner, conferencing, and event periods.

• Complete all mise en place requirements and maintain service readiness for restaurant, conference, banquet, and event operations.

• Produce pastries, cakes, desserts, and baked products to a consistently high standard, following approved recipes and presentation guidelines.

• Prepare, finish, and present pastry and dessert items with exceptional attention to quality, creativity, and presentation.

• Create and prepare customized VIP guest amenities and special occasion desserts.

• Assist with pastry production requirements for conferences, weddings, functions, and other special events.

• Support effective stock management practices, including ordering, stock rotation, inventory control, and waste minimization.

• Assist in the training, mentoring, and development of apprentices, cooks, and junior chefs.

• Maintain and uphold the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and workplace health and safety.

• Work collaboratively with the broader Kitchen Brigade and Food & Beverage team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

• Contribute positively to team culture, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives within the kitchen.

What you’ll need to be successful

You're a qualified pastry chef who takes pride in producing quality desserts and enjoys working in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

You'll bring:

• Certificate III in Patisserie or completion of a pastry apprenticeship

• Previous experience in a pastry kitchen within a hotel, resort, bakery, patisserie or hospitality venue

• Experience producing pastries, cakes and desserts in a commercial kitchen environment

• Experience finishing cakes and desserts and preparing plated desserts to a consistent standard

• Good knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods and dessert presentation

• A sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and stock control practices

• The ability to remain calm under pressure and work effectively as part of a team

• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn

• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays and peak trading periods

We Are Offering

• A permanent part-time opportunity with stable employment and regular hours

• The opportunity to work in a premium resort on the stunning Mornington Peninsula

• Exposure to a variety of dining experiences, including restaurants, conferencing and events

• A supportive and collaborative kitchen environment

• Ongoing development and career growth opportunities

• Discounts across RACV resorts, accommodation, dining, retail and motoring products

• The chance to be part of a trusted organisation with over 100 years of history

The RACV Difference

At RACV, we're committed to creating memorable experiences for our members and guests. RACV Cape Schanck Resort combines premium hospitality, exceptional facilities and breathtaking coastal surrounds, making it a truly unique place to work and grow your culinary career.

Learn more about RACV at careers.racv.com.au

Application Process

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia and consent to a criminal record check.

At RACV, we believe that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace is an important element in our continued success. We want our people to feel welcome, supported and appreciated for who they are and what they bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and/or the role, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know.

If you're passionate about pastry and enjoy creating exceptional desserts, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now via the link below and join the team at RACV Cape Schanck Resort.

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