Pastry Cooks
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: AUD 79,********,000
Location: South Townsville QLD ****
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 outstanding 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.

📌 Pastry Cook (Townsville)
🏢 Harbourfront Hotel
📍 Townsville