Company Description Tarte Bakery & Cafe is a boutique bakery and cafe located on the Gold Coast Highway in Burleigh Heads, Queensland, Australia. The business is known for its high-quality baked goods, pastries, and cafe offerings served in a welcoming, community-focused environment.

Team members work in a fast-paced, customer-centric setting that values craftsmanship and attention to detail. The bakery emphasizes fresh ingredients, consistency, and creative presentation to deliver memorable experiences for guests.

Role Description The Pastry Cook is a part time, on-site role based at Tarte Bakery & Cafe in Burleigh Heads, QLD. This role is responsible for preparing, baking, and finishing a variety of pastries, cakes, croissants, and other baked items according to established recipes and standards. Daily tasks include measuring and mixing ingredients, operating baking equipment, decorating and plating pastries, and ensuring all products meet quality and presentation guidelines.

The Pastry

Cook maintains a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment, follows hygiene and safety procedures, and helps with inventory checks and ingredient storage.



The role also involves collaborating with the kitchen team on new menu items, supporting peak service times, and ensuring consistent product availability throughout the day.

Qualifications

- Strong foundational skills in Bakery and Baking, with experience producing a range of pastries and baked goods.
- Cooking knowledge applicable to pastry preparation, including understanding of temperatures, textures, and flavor balance.
- Commitment to strict Hygiene standards, food safety practices, and clean workstation maintenance.
- Creativity Skills to design, decorate, and present pastries in visually appealing and innovative ways.
- Previous experience in a commercial bakery, patisserie, or cafe environment is highly beneficial.
- Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and peak periods as required in a busy bakery setting.
- Strong time management, attention to detail, and ability to follow recipes and production schedules accurately.
- Positive communication and teamwork skills, with a positive attitude and reliability in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Relevant lamination experience is an advantage but not mandatory.

📌 Pastry Cook (Burleigh Heads)
🏢 Tarte Bakery u0026 Cafe
📍 Burleigh Heads