Pastry Cook

Pastry Cooks

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: AUD 79,499 – 85,000
Location: South Townsville QLD 4810

Harbourfront Hotel sits right on the waterfront, and the food matches the view. We’re talking fresh seafood served at its best, premium steaks, and daily specials that give you a reason to keep coming back. We have great food, Cold drinks and Townsville’s best water views.

Harbourfront Hotel has vacancy openings for Pastry Cooks. We are looking for a qualified and experienced candidates to join our team. The suitable person must be qualified and must have experience serving a full range of pastry and bakery items.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

· Prepare and present a wide variety of pastries, desserts, cakes, slices, and sweet & savoury menu specials

· Creating recipes for cakes, pastries, chocolates, and plated desserts that are both delicious and visually appealing for events and high teas

·  Prepare doughs, batters, fillings, glazes, and sauces in-house

·  Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings, Fillings etc. to ensure the presentation requirement according to service or client preferences

·   Sourcing and selecting top-quality ingredients to improve flavors, textures, and overall dessert quality.

·  Perform daily cleaning, rotation, stocktaking, and equipment checks

·  Manage your own pastry prep area efficiently and hygienically

·  Work with Head Chef on custom orders and menu changes

· Upholding strict food safety and hygiene regulations to maintain a clean and compliant kitchen environment, Adhere to HACCP, food safety, and allergy management practices

·  A willingness to coach and support other team members in learning your craft.

Qualifications:

·  Certificate III in Patisserie or Commercial Cookery (or 3+ years equivalent experience)

Main Skills and Experience:

·       Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar pastry or dessert-focused kitchen role with high volume & fast pace

·       Understanding of dessert trends, seasonal baking, and customer expectations

·       Ability to multi-task across à la carte, event, and takeaway prep

·       Passion for scratch baking, with a flair for classic and modern techniques

·       Good pallet knife, decorating and cake writing skills.

·       Excellent technical knowledge of pastry cooking techniques.

·       Commitment to producing consistently high-quality baked goods

·       Eye for presentation, attention to detail and portion control

·       Excellent hygiene, time management, and prep organization

·       Strong time management and organizational skills to meet production deadlines

·       Team-first attitude and great communication skills

·       Ability to work under pressure during peak weekends and events

·       Good Understanding of Food Safety Practices

·       Strong work ethic.