PASTRY COMMIS CHEF - Bobs Bakery
Hamilton Island is seeking a passionate and skilled Commis Pastry Chef to join our dynamic team. If you have a love for crafting delicious cakes, pastries, and desserts, and possess a keen eye for detail in decorating, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
As part of our team, you'll be working in Hamilton Island's only bakery outlet, offering premium breads, savoury items, sandwiches, wraps, cakes, and pastries to our guests in a retail setting and our island restaurants. The bakery also caters to the island lunch truck and fulfills specialty cake requests.
What You’ll Do:
* Assist in preparing a variety of cakes, pastries, and sweet treats
* Finish and decorate cakes to a high standard, including applying icings, glazes, and garnishes
* Maintain cleanliness and organization in the pastry section
* Follow recipes and instructions to ensure consistency and quality
* Support the Head Pastry Chef and the team with daily tasks
Your Benefits:
* Attractive salaries and lower living expenses
* Save money with subsidized furnished staff accommodation (deducted pre-tax, lowering your taxable income!)
* Reasonable hours with time to enjoy the island
* Staff perks: discounts on activities and a $15 per week gym membership
* Fantastic work culture and a supportive community
* Live and work on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef
* Enjoy a production-focused service environment
About You:
* Certificate III in Patisserie (Essential)
* At least 3 years of experience in a pastry role within a retail or production kitchen
* Genuine passion for food and creativity
* Proactive in keeping up with current trends
* Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
* Impeccable personal presentation
* Ability to work under pressure
* Creative and full of new ideas
About Us:
* Largest inhabited island in the Whitsundays, located near the Great Barrier Reef
* Award-winning international holiday destination
* Opportunities for quick career progression
* Subsidized staff accommodation deducted from pre-tax earnings
* Employee discounts on restaurants, transport, and island activities
* Close-knit social environment and positive work culture
* No city traffic—enjoy the outdoors and idyllic surroundings every day!
How to Apply:
Click 'Apply' to be taken to our Hamilton Island Careers page.
Hamilton Island is more than just a great place to work—it's an amazing career opportunity.
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Join us and enjoy working in paradise!