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    • Experience in a commercial pastry kitchen is highly regarded.
    • Experienced pastry chef with an interest in macaron and chocolate production.
    • Decorate cakes and pastries with icing, glazes, and finishing touches.
    • Mix, knead, roll, and shape dough and pastry fillings.
    • Oversee and guide staff members.
    • Before production runs to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety.
    • Inspecting the quality of raw materials and weighing ingredients accurately to…
    • You are expected to be well-groomed at all times, wear a smile and deliver amazing customer service to our patrons.
    • Clean up the area at the end of the day.
    • Craft pastries using the finest ingredients.
    • Ensure pastries are produced on time.
    • Follow recipes maintaining high standards.
    • Minimum 1 year kitchen experience.
    • A variety of general work, cake and pastry finishing and decorating, piping, frying and filling donuts, prep work and packing.
    • Show high attention to detail.
    • Experience in a commercial pastry kitchen is highly regarded.
    • Experienced pastry chef with an interest in macaron and chocolate production.
    • Looking for a passionate and creative pastry chef with commercial thinkin can work long term to develop the whole group and branding.
    • Finishing off pastries and products.
    • Full time 38 hours per week plus reasonable hours.
    • $75,000-85,000 plus superannuation.
    • Make things work and get stuff done.
    • Assisting in the production of typical French pastries and bread.
    • Setting up the shop for the day.
    • Maintaining a clean workspace and dish washing.
    • Serving cakes, pastries and bakery items.
    • Assisting with bread and pastry preparation/baking if experienced.
    • Making coffees and other drinks.
  • We are an industrial bakery that sells to other retail outlets and require a baker for production of biscuits cookies and cakes. Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 per…
    • Minimum of 5 years professional experience cooking authentic Italian danishes and pastry, specifically laminating dough and filing pastries.

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The Big Group
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Melbourne VIC
$35 - $45 an hour
Part-time, Casual
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$35 - $45 an hour

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The Big Group - The Big Group

  • Date Listed: 2026-09-18
  • Location: Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia melbourne 3004
  • Salary: 35-45p/h
  • Min/Max salary: AUD 35 45 HOUR
  • Industry: Hospitality
  • Position: Chef
  • Work Type: Casual Work

We have shifts to offer our Pastry team to prepare the sweet elements for Melbourne's most prestigious events during the spring & summer season, and beyond:

  • Be a part of Melbourne's iconic events - Australian Open, Melbourne Cup & more, including Guest Chef collaborations
  • In house team dedicated to the training and development of all staff.
  • Opportunity to work with quality ingredients

About Us:
At The Big Group, we are all about the essence of true hospitality, made for the 21st century. From sourcing ingredients, training our staff, and curating the details, the great Art of Australian Hospitality is its ability to flex from formal to relaxed, ultra-contemporary to authentically multicultural, and to show everyone a good time. When it comes to our team, Fun is Fundamental! We are passionate, energetic, and dedicated to creating memorable experiences for our guests while having a great time doing it!

Our Venues:
Our venues Ormond House, Luminare, Glasshouse and State Library Victoria provide stunning event spaces for corporate dinners, conferences, cocktail parties, private occasions, weddings, milestone celebrations, and everything in-between.

Exciting Opportunities Coming Up:
We have shifts to offer our Pastry team to prepare the sweet elements for Melbourne's most prestigious events during the spring & summer season, and beyond:


  • Caulfield Cup (10th, 14th and 17th October)
  • Spring Racing Carnival (31st, 3rd, 5th and 7th November)
  • Australian Open (30th December - 1st Feb 2026)


We are currently seeking experienced, enthusiastic, and passionate Pastry Chefs to join our dynamic event team at our Production Kitchen at The Glasshouse (3004):

Main Duties:


  • Follow the plan set out by our Lead Pastry Chef.
  • Prepare menu items according to recipe and technique.
  • Follow safe food handling hygiene and practices.
  • Understand dietary requirements and ensure guests are prepared appropriate meals.


Skills/Experience Required:


  • A creative flair and previous experience in high volume Pastry Production.
  • Strong knowledge of contemporary Pastry Techniques and ingredients.
  • Positive attitude to take instruction and work harmoniously within teams.
  • Team mentality to deliver to The Big Group standard and be a team player until the kitchen is cleaned and all staff are ready to go.


How to Apply:
If you are passionate about hospitality and excited about the opportunity to produce beautiful desserts for Melbourne's premier events this spring and summer, we invite you to send us your resume!

About The Big Group

From major events to epic parties and big business, we are committed to delivering Australia’s most creative and memorable experiences at scale. Driven by a true passion for hospitality, The Big Group is creating a future where everyone is invited.

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