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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented, and experienced Pastry Chef to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting delicious desserts and confectionery, designing seasonal menus, and developing new recipes for the pastry section of our kitchen. You will be skilled in the culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations. You must adhere to health and safety standards to provide clients with the best possible serving. 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.
Responsibilities
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- 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
- Keep up with baking trends and best practices
- Perform administrative duties
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or relevant role
- Great attention to detail and creativity
- Working knowledge of baking techniques and the pastry-making process
- Capable of working in a fast-paced environment
- Good understanding of quality control principles
- Excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
- Understanding of baking tools and techniques
- Ability to remain calm and focused in a high-volume, fast paced environment
- Strong organizational, leadership and management skills
- Degree in culinary science or related certificate
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience with creating and implementing a dessert menu?
- How do you handle high stress situations?
- What is your method for creating new dessert recipes?
- How do you ensure quality in your desserts?
- What is your experience with managing a team in a kitchen?