Demi Pastry Chef - The Star Sydney

Apply now Job no: 531296 Work type: Permanent Full Time Location: Sydney Categories: Chef / cook For two decades, The Star Sydney has been a local landmark, deeply ingrained in Pyrmont and Darling Harbour. Committed to our communities, we strive to create fun in trusted destinations as Australia's premier entertainment hub. The Darling, and state-of-the-art venues including The Star Event Centre and The Lyric Theatre have hosted prestigious events and international acts. With extraordinary dining options, including Sokyo, BLACK Bar and Grill, Cucina Porto and our vibrant Sports Bar where the action is live and loud, we are dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment, hospitality, and dining experiences for all. The Demi Pastry Chef reports directly to the Pastry Sous Chef – Pastry and offers an energetic and exciting hands-on approach to flawless product execution in an environment focused on safety and culinary excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to create unforgettable dessert experiences that leave a lasting impression on every guest. A few of your responsibilities

• Support or lead the assigned section as directed by the Sous Chef and provide training to junior staff members.
• Assist with fundamental cooking and food preparation tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations.
• Complete all duties in line with company and statutory hygiene requirements.
• Meet requirements for consistency and high quality in a fast-paced environment.

What are we looking for

• Culinary School Graduate. Received apprenticeship training in Pastry.
• Proficiency with diverse food preparation techniques and cooking equipment.
• 2 years of experience post apprenticeship in food preparation, preferably in a café, hotels or high-volume setting, with strong communication skills and understanding of relevant liquor laws.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

About You You are passionate and creative, willing to share your skills and expertise in guiding and shaping those who are new to the pastry kitchen. With exceptional communication skills, you enjoy collaborating with colleagues and management as well as interacting with our customers. You bring a proactive, positive attitude to every task and are committed to consistently delivering high standards. Your role will be pivotal for The Star Sydney Pastry Kitchen’s success. What we can offer you:

• Endless career growth and opportunities to learn and develop your career.
• Complimentary meal on site every day including hot meals, sandwich bar and more.
• Up to 30% Discounts across award-winning restaurants and accommodation.
• Lifestyle discounts including gym memberships, retail discounts and dry-cleaning services.
• Discounted parking available on the property + other transport options.
• Uniform laundered and ready for you daily on property.
• Diversity & Inclusion areas of focus including Multicultural, Gender, Aboriginal & Torres Strait islander and LGBTQI+.

Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position. Our culture At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care. We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process. We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well-being needs. The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality (2022-24) and has been recognised as a 2024 GOLD Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace. It's your time to SHINE! Click on the link below to make your next career move with The Star. Advertised: 15 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 13 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time The Star Entertainment Group recognises the continuing connection to land, sea and community of First Nations peoples, and we pay our respects to Elders, past and present. We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which our properties are located - the Turrbal and Jagera people of the Brisbane region, the Yugambeh language people of the Gold Coast region, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation in Pyrmont. #J-18808-Ljbffr