Pastry Chef – Yass Soldiers Club

The Yass Soldiers Club is a growing, community-focused hospitality venue located in the heart of Yass, NSW. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality food and service to our members and guests, and we are now seeking a Pastry Chef (or experienced cook with strong pastry and dessert skills) to join our expanding kitchen team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is creative, reliable, and passionate about delivering exceptional desserts, pastries, and savouries in a professional and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, bake, and present a variety of pastries, cakes, slices, desserts, and savoury baked goods

Collaborate with the Head Chef to create and refine Cafe offerings (sweet & savoury), dessert menus and specials for events and functions

Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and presentation across all pastry, savoury and dessert offerings

Manage pastry section operations, including stock rotation, portion control, and food cost management

Adhere to all food safety standards and maintain a clean, organised workstation

Assist with broader kitchen operations as required during peak service periods

About You

We are looking for someone with:

Previous experience in pastry, bakery, or dessert preparation (experience in clubs, pubs, cafés, or restaurants in Australia highly regarded)

Strong technical skills in baking and pastry, with a keen eye for detail and presentation

Creativity to design and implement new desserts, cakes, and specials

Ability to work independently with good time management, as well as collaboratively within a team

Commitment to high standards of hygiene, food safety, and workplace professionalism

Flexibility to work a roster that may include weekdays, weekends, and evenings

Australian work rights are required for this position

What We Offer

Competitive pay and conditions, based on experience

A supportive and professional team environment

The opportunity to showcase your skills and contribute to menu development

Consistent hours and work-life balance in a regional location

Career development and growth opportunities within a progressive hospitality venue

Great working Hours, Mostly morning and lunch Hours

How to Apply

If you are passionate about pastry and desserts and want to be part of a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you.

📧 Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to:
[email protected]

📍 Location: Yass Soldiers Club, Yass NSW