Job summary The Assistant Pastry Chef will be responsible for preparing a wide variety of pastry items such as Biscuits, cookies and other confections as required by the company following modern recipes.
Key skills and qualifications
- Responsible for preparing, cleaning and organizing ingredients for use in the production area.
- Prepare, clean and organize ingredients for use in production.
- Ensure the Biscuit Moulding Machines are clean at all times
- Work with the help of a Pastry Chef other staff members as necessary
- Help in Mixing and carrying of Dough to the Moulding machine
- Assist in operating and managing the pastry section of production and liaising with the Production Team to ensure a successful working environment.
- Preparing ingredients and handling, baking and other production equipment.
- Creating pastries, baked goods, and confections, by following a set recipe.
- Monitoring the stock of baking ingredients.
- Ordering new supplies, ingredients, and equipment for the pastry section, when needed, and within budget.
- Ensuring their section adheres to safety and health regulations.
Pastry Chef Requirements:
- Certificate in Catering, Hospitality, Hotel Management or Food science and Nutrition.
- 1-2 or more years’ experience working within the food industry doing a similar 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.
- Able to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
- Good knowledge of pastry arts and ingredients
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Punctual and discipline to ensure optimal work performance
- Physically able to stand for long hours every day in during production.
- The ideal candidate should have a working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.). A male applicant is highly preferred.