Whisk your way into a new career with our cult-favourite cake brand! It is often said that many hands make light work. In our world of Black Star Pastry, we say "many hands make delicious cakes". We're needing more hands to join our passionate teams: junior hands, experienced hands, passionate hands - all working together to create our iconic creations, one slice at a time! Your opportunity to join us in the heart of our HQ Kitchen is here. If you're a passionate Pastry Chef who loves precision, creativity, energetic teamwork and bringing beautiful creations to life, then this might be the next step you're looking for. You’ll be hands-on cutting, weighing, layering, palletizing, and crafting every detail to the precise and quality detailed standard which Black Star Pastry has become synonymous for. Led by a team of ultimate professionals, and together with your passionate team, you will create something special every day, ensuring a real sense of pride. Our Superstar Benefits Black Star Pastry fosters a fun, down to earth and inclusive culture that has brought together a group of highly engaged and collaborative team players who enjoy a hands-on, fast paced environment. We like to ensure our people are rewarded and appropriately supported to do their best work whilst having the best time. Some of these perks include: We offer a competitive remuneration package that is regularly reviewed. We are all about celebrating, so on your special day, we invite you to take a well-deserved birthday day off. And to make that celebration even sweeter, you will receive a complimentary 4-portion cake of your choice for your birthday. We ensure real work/life balance with our kitchen open daytime hours (no 3am start time!) We prioritise your mental wellbeing with one additional day of personal leave dedicated to self-care and your wellbeing. Access free, confidential counselling, support, and advice through an external provider. What we're seeking from You The most successful individuals in our Black Star Pastry galaxy are proven to be highly passionate about our brand and the many possibilities of what we can achieve as a collective BSP bunch. We take what we do seriously, take pride in our achievements, and work together to overcome the variety of challenges that present themselves. The following will also ensure you have the lived experiences to hit the ground running in this role: A genuine interest in Patisserie and pride in producing high-quality work Ability to follow recipes, methods, direction and production standards with consistency Strong attention to detail and care in finishing and presentation Reliability, punctuality and a professional approach to work Ability to work well in a team and contribute positively to a shared production environment Willingness to learn, take feedback and continuously improve Capacity to work efficiently in a fast-paced, production-driven kitchen Understanding of food safety, hygiene and WHS standards About the Black Star Pastry Business Black Star Pastry started as a boutique patisserie in Newtown in 2008 and has since grown into an established and loved brand. Our claim to fame is the Strawberry Watermelon Cake, a dessert that has taken social media by storm and earned recognition from the New York Times as "the world's most Instagrammed cake". Now, Black Star Pastry has expanded to multiple NSW-based locations with standalone stores, kiosks, and pop-up installations. At Black Star Pastry, we believe food is an experience. We set out to create items and environments that inspire creativity, demonstrate quality, and illustrate our absolute love and passion for the industry we get to work and play in. Put simply - We love our brand and we love what we do. How to Apply: If you're excited about the opportunity to be a part of our dynamic and progressive galaxy of superstars, we want to hear from you!
