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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a talented and creative Dessert Chef to prepare a variety of desserts, pastries or other sweet goods. Your skill in baking high-quality treats should be matched by your creativity to develop new amazing tastes and recipes. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations. They must adhere to health and safety standards to provide clients with the best possible serving. The goal is to enhance customer satisfaction so that we can maintain and expand our clientele.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Create unique 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
- Collaborate with other culinary team members to ensure the delivery of the best possible product
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, customer preferences, and dietary needs
- Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or relevant role
- Great attention to detail and creativity
- Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)
- Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field
- In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition
- Working knowledge of baking techniques and the pastry-making process
- Capable of working in a fast-paced, production environment
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Understanding of food allergen protocols
- Ability to remain calm and focused in a high-volume, high-pressure environment
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your method for creating new dessert recipes?
- How do you handle high-stress situations, like a high volume of orders?
- What is your experience with gluten-free or sugar-free baking?
- How do you ensure that your desserts are consistently high quality?
- What is your favorite dessert to make and why?