Perth Convention And Exhibition Centre - Casual Pastry Chef's

About Us

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

About The Team

Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealand’s essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. Be it through facilities management of critical public assets, precinct upgrades, new energy solutions or professional and technical advisory. We run places of healthcare and education, custodial facilities, we manage customer data centres and critical systems, we take asset management risk over 25 years through our portfolio of Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces.

Job Description

We are looking for very passionate, creative Pastry Chef’s. This exciting opportunity will see the correct candidates work amongst a passionate culinary team where a large focus will be on development and further progression. A great attitude is required along with a creative flair.

Abilities & Expectations

Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset.

Ability to work effectively under pressure in fast-paced, high-stakes environments

Dedication to pastry quality and control

Ability to forward think and plan ahead

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Problem solving and adapting in the kitchen

Responsibilities

Preparing and cooking a range of pastry items, using fresh local ingredients and working in all areas of the pastry or service kitchen, depending on the daily needs (breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, canapes, live cooking stations, conferences, gala events)

Ensuring that all prepared items are correctly wrapped, labelled and stored

Maintaining a clean and tidy work area

Meeting tight deadlines in a busy work environment

Work with the senior kitchen team (Pastry Chef de Cuisine and pastry Chef de Partie) in preparation of various desserts, adhering to recipes and presentation standards

Ensure that all guests’ dietary requirements are understood and catered for

Strictly maintain all food, health and hygiene standards daily

Qualifications

Chef – Certificate III, IV, or Diploma in Patisserie (SIT31016) or similar (TRA chef skills assessment)

A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Pastry Chef

Experience in the conference and banqueting kitchen environment, any experience of working in a high-volume event will be of benefit (events range from 100pax – 2000pax)

Experience in pastry and plated dessert in a conference and banquet kitchen

Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Ability to work a variety of shifts and flexibility with hours

Knowledge of food safety practices and regulations

Eager to learn, take on challenges, and handle constructive criticism with grace and positivity