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