Job Description
We are looking for a talented and passionate Bakery Chef to join our growing culinary team!
Key Responsibilities
Production & Creation: Prepare, bake, and decorate a wide range of pastries, desserts, cakes, and baked goods according to brand standards and recipes.
Menu Development: Collaborate with the Head Chef to design innovative, seasonal dessert menus and daily specials.
Quality Control: Maintain high standards of taste, texture, presentation, and consistency across all pastry offerings.
Inventory & Costing: Manage pastry inventory, place supplier orders, monitor food costs, and minimize wastage.
Kitchen Hygiene & Safety: Enforce strict health, sanitation, and safety standards (HACCP/food safety guidelines) in the pastry section.
Team Leadership: Train, mentor, and guide junior pastry cooks/bakers to maintain kitchen efficiency and positive team morale.
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience: [e.g., 2+ years] of proven experience as a Pastry Chef or Baker in a high-volume restaurant, bakery, or hotel.
Education: Culinary degree or professional diploma in Pastry Arts preferred (equivalent hands-on experience is also valued).
Skills: Expertise in chocolate work, sugar work, lamination, cake decorating, and classic baking techniques.
Detail-Oriented: A keen eye for aesthetic presentation, flavor balance, and exact measurements.
Efficiency: Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Certifications: Valid Food Handler / Food Safety Certification.