Now Hiring: Skilled and Passionate Pastry Cook

Join the Kitchen Team at Mum’s Bakehouse – Kedron, QLD

Are you a dedicated culinary professional with a love for handcrafted pastries and freshly baked goods? Mum’s Bakehouse is currently seeking a talented Pastry Cook to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a local favourite where quality, flavour, and authenticity are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Business

Nestled in the vibrant community of Kedron, Brisbane, Mum’s Bakehouse is a well-loved bakery and café known for its home-style baking, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere. Our menu features an extensive range of baked delights, including freshly made salad rolls, gourmet meat pies, doughnuts, flaky apple pies, and indulgent pastries — all made fresh on-site.
Locals and visitors alike appreciate the authentic taste, consistency, and quality that define our brand, as well as our signature Vietnamese coffee that perfectly complements our baked creations.

At Mum’s Bakehouse, we blend traditional baking techniques with modern methods to create pastries and desserts that capture both nostalgia and innovation. Our strong reputation for quality, value, and service is built on the skill and passion of our kitchen team, who take pride in creating delicious, handcrafted products that keep our customers coming back.

We’re proud to provide a friendly, inclusive workplace that values creativity, teamwork, and professional growth.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Pastry Cook who is passionate about baking and committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation. The successful candidate will play a vital role in producing the signature pastries, cakes, and desserts that define Mum’s Bakehouse. Working closely with the Head Baker and café team, you’ll ensure our products are consistent, creative, and compliant with all food safety and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, bake, and finish a variety of pastries, cakes, breads, and desserts in line with Mum’s Bakehouse recipes and quality standards.

Produce specialty items and custom orders, including dietary-specific products (e.g. gluten-free or vegan).

Monitor baking times, oven temperatures, and ingredient quality to ensure consistency and excellence.

Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in accordance with Queensland Health and HACCP standards.

Manage ingredient preparation, stock rotation, and ordering to minimise waste and maintain freshness.

Collaborate with management and other kitchen staff on new product ideas, seasonal offerings, and menu innovations.

Support junior cooks or kitchen assistants through guidance and teamwork.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must have:

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Diploma in Hospitality Management (or equivalent).

Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience in a commercial bakery, patisserie, or café environment.

Proven ability to produce consistent, high-quality pastries and desserts.

Sound understanding of pastry techniques, baking fundamentals, and food safety standards.

Excellent time management, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen.

A passion for creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement in the art of pastry making.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time position (38 hours per week) based at our Kedron café. Work may include early mornings, weekends, and public holidays as part of a rotating roster. Uniform and PPE are provided, and all work is performed in a safe, modern commercial kitchen environment.

How to Apply

Please apply with your cover letter and resume via the online portal.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.