Chef de Partie

About the Opportunity

In this role as a Pastry Cook, you will be responsible for assisting in the effective operation of the kitchen. This will be achieved by working as a team with other kitchen staff to provide the appropriate quality and level of pastry products and service to members, guests & visitors by adhering to RACV policies and procedures.
 

This could be just the right role for you?

• As a Pastry Cook, your key responsibilities for the role include:
• Checking the cleanliness of equipment and operation of premises before production runs to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
• Checking the quality of raw materials and weighing ingredients
• Kneading, maturing, cutting, moulding, mixing and shaping dough and pastry goods
• Preparing pastry fillings
• Monitoring oven temperatures and product appearance to determine baking times
• Coordinating the forming, loading, baking, unloading, de-panning and cooling of batches of bread, rolls and pastry products
• Glazing buns and pastries, and decorating cakes with cream and icing
• Operating machines which roll and mould dough and cut biscuits
• Emptying, cleaning and greasing baking trays, tins and other cooking equipment
• Maintain knowledge of and deliver products and services to members, guests and visitors that are compliant with standard RACV operating procedures.
   

What you’ll need to be successful

• Basic knowledge of food items and base cooking techniques.
• Good knowledge of pastry.
• Knowledge of the kitchen sections and associated service styles.
• Knowledge of cleaning and hygiene procedures.
• Understanding of stock rotation.
• Thrive in a large, busy & fast paced work environment, with efficiency, organisation, time management and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, can follow direction and work well in a team environment
• Committed and a passion for cooking with a strong focus on food quality and presentation
   

We are Offering

• Competitive Salary + Penalties evenings, weekends & public holidays + 11% Super
• Discounts on RACV products & resorts
• Uniform + Free parking onsite
• Employee of the month recognition

A little about us

As Victoria’s largest member organisation, we have a powerful organisational vision: to improve the lives of Victorians by addressing their needs in the areas of mobility, home and leisure.

Our two RACV Clubs are an integral part of making this a reality. Located in Melbourne’s CBD and the Healesville region, our city centre Club is equipped with everything from conferencing rooms and accommodation to fitness facilities and a day spa. Available to both guests and Members (who enjoy discounted Member rates), they’ve become valuable places to connect.

RACV will conduct a criminal background check on an applicant subject to current legislation

The RACV difference

Be part of a team who cares. Back your ambition and find a new career with RACV.

Application process

You can learn more about the RACV at https://careers.racv.com.au/

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.