Are you an experienced Pastry Chef or Pastrycook with a passion for croissants, lamination and high quality Viennoiserie? Do you want to join a friendly, family focused bakery where teamwork, craft and good people come first?
La Madre is an award winning artisan bakery in Geelong, producing sourdough, pastries and sweet breads for wholesale customers across Victoria. We're expanding our pastry team and are looking for someone who wants stability, growth and a workplace where you're treated with genuine respect.
What We Offer
* Daytime hours only – no night shift
* Full-time, secure employment with a bakery established in 2003
* Supportive, down to earth team culture
* Work with premium ingredients and modern pastry equipment
* Fully laundered uniforms
* Staff bread and pastry discounts
* Career development, product innovation involvement and skill progression
* A workplace that values communication, honesty and looking after our people
Life in Geelong
* Beautiful beaches - the Bellarine and Surf Coast are only 20 minutes away
* A thriving cafe and food scene
* More affordable rent and living compared to Melbourne
* Short commutes and a relaxed lifestyle
* Easy access to Melbourne via V/Line
About the Role
* Laminate and roll croissant dough by hand to a consistent, high standard
* Mix, bake and finish a variety of pastries including croissants, doughnuts, brioche and small cakes
* Operate pastry equipment including laminators, mixers, rack ovens and blast freezers
* Maintain quality, consistency and food safety standards
* Assist with new product development and seasonal innovation
This is a hands‑on role for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship and enjoys being part of a genuine team.
What We're Looking For
* Minimum 3 years' Viennoiserie experience
* Skilled in lamination, rolling and proofing
* Strong attention to detail
* Reliable, motivated and a good communicator
* Physically fit for a commercial bakery environment
Apply Now
If you'd like to join a bakery that feels like family and values quality in everything we do, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and cover letter referencing "Pastry Chef – La Madre".
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Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Food Production
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