Pastry Chef

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and manage the pastry section of a kitchen, working together with the other chefs
• Prepare a variety of baked goods
• Decorate and present pastries and baked goods in a tasteful and beautiful way
• Monitor and order ingredients, supplies and equipment
• Ensure the bakery section of the kitchen adheres to health and safety regulations
• Identify staffing needs, help in training other junior staff for self-development
• Develop new seasonal recipes and menus and keep up with the latest trends

Key Requirements:

• Diploma in Baking & Patisserie plus 5 years of work experience in a similar role
• Creativity to design new and unique menu items to attract customers
• Knowledge of how baking ingredients work together and how they can be used in creative ways
• Leadership skills to manage the pastry section and staff in a kitchen, including hiring the right staff and motivating workers in a high-stress environment
• Time management skills to deliver orders on schedule and avoiding wasting food
• Physical strength and stamina to spend long hours standing and performing repetitive motions
• Flexibility, since hours for a Pastry Chef may vary and include weekends, evenings and holidays