Pastry Chef

Full Job Description

Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or relevant roleGreat attention to detail and creativityOrganizing and leadership skillsWillingness to replenish professional knowledgeIn-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques, and nutritionWorking knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten-free, sugarless etc.)Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field

Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes

Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers

Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting

Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget

Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking

Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently

Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel

Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards