Pastry Cook for EH

Mygration Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mygration Pty Ltd is assisting a prestigious hotel group in South Brisbane, seeking a Pastry Cook to join their culinary team. You will craft pastries using Australian-sourced ingredients for high-profile conferences, galas, and outlets such as Belle Époque, The Reserve, Terrace, Firma.

You will weigh ingredients, bake, decorate, and ensure HACCP compliance, working in a busy events calendar with a dedicated team. Immediate start, full-time, immersion in a luxurious hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Formal patisserie or commercial cookery qualification is essential.
• Minimum 2 years full-time pastry kitchen experience in high-volume hotel, conference centre, or restaurant environment.
• Strong baking techniques and pastry arts knowledge.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a busy events calendar.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety practices.
• Creative dessert presentation and use of quality ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion pastry fillings, creams, and doughs for high-volume events.
• Decorate and finish cakes, tarts, and pastries with precision and artistry.
• Glaze and decorate plated desserts and buffet displays to match luxury standards.
• Coordinate pastry production with events team for galas and conferences.
• Weigh ingredients and mix doughs for consistent pastries.
• Operate mixing, sheeting, and moulding equipment effectively.
• Oversee baking process and monitor ovens for optimal color and texture.
• Cool and plate baked goods for final presentation.
• Perform pre-service checks of pastry equipment and workspace for safety and hygiene.

Skills

Baking techniques

Dessert presentation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Patisserie or Commercial Cookery qualification

Job description

Location: South Brisbane, QLD, 4101
Full-Time: Immediate start
Reports to: Head Chef
Job Title: Pastry Cook
Salary Range: $79,500 - $85,000 excluding superannuation – depending on skill level
Job Closes Date: 30 Days

About the Role

On behalf of our client, a prestigious, award‑winning hotel group located in the heart of Brisbane’s South Bank, we are seeking a dedicated and creative Pastry Cook to join their dynamic culinary team.

Our client is renowned for combining award‑winning style and service with exquisitely designed spaces. Their venue is a hub of activity, catering for high‑end conferences, social occasions, and gala dinners, alongside operating several unique dining outlets. From the French finesse of Belle Époque and the old‑world glamour of The Reserve Wine Bar to the Asian‑inspired offerings at the Terrace rooftop bar and the harmonious Italian sanctuary of Firma, the culinary team is at the centre of the guest experience.

In this role, you will play a key part in crafting the memorable finishes to every event and dining experience, working with fresh, Australian‑sourced ingredients to produce exceptional pastries and desserts that reflect the hotel's commitment to quality and care.

Key Responsibilities

Event and Venue Preparation

• Preparing and portioning a variety of pastry fillings, creams, and doughs in advance, ensuring readiness for high-volume events, conferences, and the daily operations of the hotel's signature restaurants and bars.
• Decorating and finishing cakes, tarts, and individual dessert portions with precision and artistry, tailoring presentations to suit the specific theme of an event or the style of a particular outlet, such as the Terrace or Firma.
• Glazing buns, pastries, and Danish, and applying final decorative touches to plated desserts and buffet displays, ensuring visual appeal that matches the hotel's luxurious standards.
• Collaborating with the events team to understand the scale and style of upcoming functions, from intimate boardroom meetings to grand gala dinners in the pillarless Frangipani Ballroom, to plan pastry production accordingly.

Production and Baking

• Accurately weighing and mixing ingredients to create consistent, high-quality doughs, batters, and pastry goods, including shortcrust, puff pastry, and sweet doughs used across the hotel's various outlets.
• Operating, monitoring, and adjusting commercial mixing, sheeting, and moulding equipment to shape and prepare dough and biscuit products efficiently.
• Managing the baking process by coordinating the forming, loading, and baking of products, while monitoring oven temperatures and the appearance of goods to determine precise baking times for optimal colour and texture.
• Overseeing the cooling and initial plating of baked goods, ensuring they are handled correctly to maintain freshness and structure before final decoration.

Kitchen Compliance and Organisation

• Conducting pre-service and pre-production checks of all pastry kitchen equipment and workspaces to ensure they meet strict occupational health and safety and hygiene regulations.
• Inspecting the quality of incoming raw materials, such as chocolate, fruit, and dairy, to ensure they meet the hotel's specifications before use in production.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work environment throughout the shift, which includes the systematic emptying, cleaning, and greasing of baking trays, tins, and moulds to ensure they are ready for the next use.
• Adhering to all food safety protocols, including proper labelling, rotation, and storage of all ingredients and finished products.

Skills & Experience

• A formal qualification in patisserie or commercial cookery (relevant to Pastry Cook) is essential.
• Proven 2 years + full-time experience in a pastry kitchen, ideally within a high-volume hotel, conference centre, or à la carte restaurant environment.
• A strong understanding of baking techniques, ingredient functionality, and pastry arts.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet the demands of a busy events calendar.
• Knowledge of current food safety standards (HACCP) and occupational health and safety practices.
• A creative flair for dessert presentation and a passion for using quality ingredients.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a willingness to learn and contribute to a positive kitchen culture.

If you are a passionate Pastry Cook looking to elevate your career in a world‑class hospitality setting, we want to hear from you.

Please note: We are acting as recruitment agents on behalf of our client. Employer details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.