Job Info Location: DARWIN CITY, NT Salary: Not Specified Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position Job Description About the Employer: The business is a café (ABN 57 658 903 907) located in the heart of Darwin CBD, offering specialty coffee, handcrafted sandwiches, gourmet toasties, fresh juices, smoothies, pastries and casual dine-in or takeaway service. The business serves the local Darwin community with a focus on quality coffee, fresh food, friendly service and a relaxed café atmosphere, and provides employment opportunities for Pastry Cooks and Bakers. 1. PASTRY COOK We’re looking for a skilled and creative Pastry Cook to join our Darwin café team and support the preparation of high-quality pastries, baked goods and café menu items. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on pastry experience, strong attention to detail, and a passion for producing fresh, consistent and visually appealing products for dine-in and takeaway customers. Location: Darwin, NT Salary: $70,000 to $80,000 super Employment Type: Full-time Key Responsibilities: Pastry Preparation – Prepare, bake and finish a variety of pastries, cakes, slices, desserts, sweet goods and other café bakery items in-house according to recipes, production schedules and quality standards. Food Quality & Presentation – Ensure all pastry products are prepared to a high standard of taste, texture, appearance and consistency, suitable for café display and customer service. Menu Support & Product Development – Assist with developing and refining pastry items, seasonal specials and café offerings that complement the business’s specialty coffee, sandwiches, toasties, fresh juices and casual dining menu. Kitchen Operations – Support daily food preparation workflows, including weighing ingredients, preparing doughs, fillings, creams and toppings, operating ovens and kitchen equipment, and maintaining efficient production. Food Safety & Hygiene – Follow food safety procedures, workplace hygiene standards, safe food handling practices and cleaning schedules in accordance with café policies and relevant health requirements. Stock & Ingredient Control – Monitor pastry ingredients, assist with stock rotation, minimise wastage, and notify management of supply needs or quality issues. Team Collaboration – Work closely with kitchen staff, baristas and café service team members to ensure timely preparation, smooth service flow and a positive workplace culture. Flexibility & Reliability – Manage competing preparation tasks in a fast-paced café environment, including early starts, weekend work and peak service periods where required. Skills and Experience: Relevant commercial cookery, patisserie or baking qualification, or equivalent industry experience. At least 2 years’ experience in pastry preparation, patisserie, bakery, café or hospitality kitchen operations. Strong knowledge of French pastry techniques, baking methods, ingredient preparation and presentation standards. Experience preparing cakes, pastries, sweet goods, desserts and café-style baked products. Ability to follow recipes, maintain consistency and meet production deadlines. Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, stock rotation and kitchen cleanliness requirements. Good communication, organisation and teamwork skills. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced café environment with attention to detail and quality. 2. BAKER We’re looking for an experienced and reliable Baker to join our Darwin café team and support the production of fresh baked goods for daily café service. This role suits someone with strong baking skills, excellent time management and a commitment to producing consistent, high-quality products for customers in a busy café environment. Location: Darwin, NT Salary: $70,000 to $80,000 super Employment Type: Full-time Key Responsibilities: Baking Production – Prepare, mix, shape, prove, bake and finish a range of breads, rolls, pastries, savoury baked goods and café bakery products in-house in line with recipes, production requirements and quality standards. Dough & Ingredient Preparation – Measure and mix ingredients accurately, prepare doughs and batters, monitor fermentation and proving processes, and ensure products are baked to the correct texture, flavour and appearance. Café Menu Support – Produce baked goods that support the café’s menu, including products used for sandwiches, toasties, pastries, breakfast items and takeaway offerings. Quality Control – Maintain consistent product quality, portion sizes, freshness, presentation and food safety standards across all baked goods. Equipment Operation – Safely operate bakery and kitchen equipment, including mixers, ovens, proofers, scales, slicers and other food preparation tools. Food Safety & Cleanliness – Comply with food hygiene, workplace health and safety, safe food handling and cleaning procedures at all times. Stock & Waste Management – Assist with ingredient stock control, stock rotation, ordering requirements, storage procedures and minimising food waste. Teamwork & Service Coordination – Work with the kitchen, pastry and front-of-house teams to ensure baked goods are ready on time for daily service and peak trading periods. Flexibility & Drive – Adapt to changing production needs, manage early starts and weekend shifts where required, and contribute to the ongoing success of the café. Skills and Experience: Relevant baking, commercial cookery or hospitality qualification, or equivalent industry experience. At least 2 years’ experience as a Baker or in a bakery, café, restaurant or hospitality food production environment. Strong knowledge of baking techniques, dough preparation, proving, baking times and temperature control. Experience preparing breads, rolls, pastries, savoury bakery items and café-style baked goods. Ability to follow recipes, manage production schedules and maintain consistent quality. Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, stock control and kitchen cleanliness. Good time management, communication and teamwork skills. Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced café environment. How to Apply: We are looking for professionals who are passionate about hospitality and can demonstrate their experience clearly and confidently. To apply, submit the following: Resume outlining your work experience and references. A short cover letter (max. 300 words) explaining: Why you are applying for this position; and An example of when you showed excellent service, initiative, or teamwork (use the STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result). A Written Response (max. 600 words) describing how your skills and experience align with the responsibilities of the role you are applying for. Please structure your example(s) using the STAR method. Please indicate the position you're applying for on your cover letter. Only complete applications that address all three components will be considered. Incomplete or generic submissions will not be shortlisted. If you are interested in joining a vibrant team and contributing to a high-quality cafe experience, we look forward to receiving your application. Apply online only. Walk-in applications will not be accepted. Applications close: 23 July 2026
