Pastry Cook

Pidapipó Laboratorio Fitzroy is the all-new flagship store on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy. After nearly a decade since their first “Test Lab” pop-up store, this is a full circle moment for the cult gelato brand. ?Pidapipo has rightly earned its place in Melbourne’s gelato hall of fame with its Carlton, CBD and Windsor locations consistently serving up artisanal gelato made the traditional way from only the finest ingredients. Now, co-founder and chef Lisa Valmorbida and the Pidapipo team are looking towards the future of their retail operation with its world-first experimentation space.
Pidapipó Laboratorio Fitzroy is now looking for a talented Pastry Cook to join their team.
The right candidate will be responsible for:
Consulting with the executive chef and other chefs to plan menus.
Executing pastry orders for catered events and accommodating special requests.
Demonstrating skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets, and pies.
Creating enticing confectionery decorations and delicious pastry fillings, as well as keeping abreast of new pastry baking techniques.
Applying classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries.
Adding novel, creative, and delicious pastry items to the existing selection.
Hiring, training, and supervising pastry section staff, as well as adhering to food industry regulations.
Monitoring equipment and ensuring all specialized pastry baking tools are in working order.
Maintaining the good running order of specialized pastry baking equipment.
Preparing work schedules and keeping pastry section records.
About you:
At least 2 years of experience as a Pastry Cook;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
Ability to work unsupervised;
Ability to manage your own work;
Strong creativity and knowledge of parties and cakes;
Job type: Permanent/full-time
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000