We are looking for very passionate, creative Pastry Chef’s. This exciting opportunity will see the correct candidates work amongst a passionate culinary team where a large focus will be on development and further progression. A great attitude is required along with a creative flair.
Preparing and cooking a range of pastry items, using fresh local ingredients and working in all areas of the pastry or service kitchen, depending on the daily needs (breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, canapes, live cooking stations, conferences, gala events)
Ensuring that all prepared items are correctly wrapped, labelled and stored
Maintaining a clean and tidy work area
Meeting tight deadlines in a busy work environment
No Visa Sponsorship
Chef – Certificate III, IV, or Diploma in Patisserie (SIT31016) or similar (TRA chef skills assessment)
A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Pastry Chef
Experience in the conference and banqueting kitchen environment, any experience of working in a high-volume event will be of benefit (events range from 100pax – 2000pax)
Experience in pastry and plated dessert in a conference and banquet kitchen
Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Ability to work a variety of shifts and flexibility with hours
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Enabling communities to thrive.
It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.