Job Summary
We are a small Bakery Café situated within Tena Estate, off Manyanja Road looking for a creative Pastry Chef to be responsible for crafting delicious desserts and confectionery, designing seasonal menus, and developing new recipes for the pastry section of our kitchen. You should be passionate about baking and be inspired to create masterpieces that go beyond our customers’ expectations.
To be successful in this role you must be well versed in the culinary arts and adhere to strict standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
Minimum Qualification:Certificate
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:2 years
Job Description
Pastry Chef Responsibilities:
• Operating and managing the pastry section of the kitchen and liaising with the Executive Chef to ensure a successful working environment.
• Preparing ingredients and handling baking and other kitchen equipment.
• Creating pastries, baked goods, and confections, by following a set recipe.
• Developing new recipes for seasonal menus.
• Decorating pastries and desserts to ensure beautiful and tasteful presentation.
• Meeting with customers to discuss details and planning of custom-made desserts and pastries for special occasions, such as weddings.
• Monitoring the stock of baking ingredients.
• Ordering new supplies, ingredients, and equipment for the pastry section, when needed, and within budget.
• Ensuring their section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations.
• Supervising and training staff members, when needed.
Pastry Chef Requirements:
• Post-secondary training at a culinary institution.
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry making, baking, or relevant field.
• Experience working within the food industry as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or relevant role.
• Working knowledge of baking techniques and the pastry-making process.
• Creative ability with artistic skill in decorating cakes and other desserts.
• Keen attention to detail.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, and nutrition.
• Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings, when necessary.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, production environment.
Pre-employment tests: The hiring process for this role may include candidates taking a test to prove their suitability for the job. Learn about the likely job assessment tests you may be expected to take and how you can come up tops.
Pastry Chef Responsibilities:
• Operating and managing the pastry section of the kitchen and liaising with the Executive Chef to ensure a successful working environment.
• Preparing ingredients and handling baking and other kitchen equipment.
• Creating pastries, baked goods, and confections, by following a set recipe.
• Developing new recipes for seasonal menus.
• Decorating pastries and desserts to ensure beautiful and tasteful presentation.
• Meeting with customers to discuss details and planning of custom-made desserts and pastries for special occasions, such as weddings.
• Monitoring the stock of baking ingredients.
• Ordering new supplies, ingredients, and equipment for the pastry section, when needed, and within budget.
• Ensuring their section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations.
• Supervising and training staff members, when needed.
Pastry Chef Requirements:
• Post-secondary training at a culinary institution.
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry making, baking, or relevant field.
• Experience working within the food industry as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or relevant role.
• Working knowledge of baking techniques and the pastry-making process.
• Creative ability with artistic skill in decorating cakes and other desserts.
• Keen attention to detail.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, and nutrition.
• Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings, when necessary.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, production environment.
Pre-employment tests: The hiring process for this role may include candidates taking a test to prove their suitability for the job. Learn about the likely job assessment tests you may be expected to take and how you can come up tops.
