Pastry Cooks for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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914
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Food Preparation
- 8%
- Time Management
- 7%
- Food Safety
- 6%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 50%
- Bachelor's degree
- 39%
- High school diploma or GED
- 6%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
The Compass Group
- Brunetti Classico
- Brunetti Oro
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 71%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
- 2-5 years
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 914 profiles for Pastry Cooks in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 30 Oct 2026
Pastry Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $73,457 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,686 – $90,406 yearly
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Cook
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IVDiploma of Hospitality ManagementDofoodsafely CertificateDofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionCertificate III+3 moreSkills
Kitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood SafetyCookingCleaning ExperienceCleaningBaker
Elsternwick, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Advanced DiplomaCertificate IIISkills
Communication SkillsFood PreparationFood HandlingGroup WorkFood SafetyPastry PreparationPastry chef and cake decorator
Murrumbeena, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
DiplomaSkills
Cake DecoratingBakingFood PreparationCookingKitchen ExperiencePackingPastry Chef
Elwood, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Café ExperienceMaster's DegreeSkills
Time ManagementFood ProductionFine Dining ExperiencePastry ExperienceProduction Kitchen ExperienceFood PreparationBaker & Pastry Chef
South Yarra, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsAdvanced DiplomaSkills
Time ManagementFood ProductionFood PreparationFood HandlingIngredient PreparationIngredient HandlingPastry Chef
Glenroy, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Dofoodsafely CertificateDofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionResponsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) – VictoriaRSADofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionSkills
Time ManagementProduction Kitchen ExperiencePastry PreparationBulk CookingSurface Preparation MaskingCake Decorating
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What's the average time to fill a pastry cook role?
The average time to fill a pastry cook role is 81 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do pastry cooks tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a pastry cook include: food preparation, time management and food safety.
What licenses or certifications are common for pastry cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for pastry cooks include: Certificate III, Certificate IV and Certificate IV in Patisserie (SIT40721).
What are some job titles related to pastry cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to pastry cooks include: pastry chef, baker & pastry chef and casual chef de partie | dessert & larder sections.
What level of education is common for a pastry cook?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a pastry cook in Melbourne, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a pastry cook?
Most pastry cooks have 5 years of professional experience.
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