[ref. h05446522] Pastry Chef

Job Description

• Develop and prepare a variety of pastries, cakes, breads, and desserts.
• Oversee all orders from branches, ensuring timely delivery of customer orders and customized cakes to all locations.
• Manage kitchen inventory by ordering materials and keeping supplies consistently available to avoid shortages.
• Collaborate with other chefs to design seasonal dessert menus, incorporating innovative techniques and flavors.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality and safety.
• Follow and comply with ISO standards in all processes.
• Ensure all manufacturing data is accurate and verify that reported numbers match physical inventory.
• Supervise and train junior pastry staff, fostering an environment of teamwork and creativity.
• Ensure that the pastry kitchen is clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety regulations.
• Engage with customers to understand their preferences and gather feedback on dessert offerings.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar role in a high-volume kitchen.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, ingredients, and presentation.
• Creative mindset with a passion for culinary arts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in using a computer for order management and documentation.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.