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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented, and experienced Ζαχαροπλάστης (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 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. You should also be a team player, as you will be working with other chefs and kitchen staff to deliver top-quality desserts that will delight our customers.
Responsibilities
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- Creating new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers
- Decorating pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting
- Monitoring stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget
- Checking quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking
- Guiding and motivating pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently
- Identifying staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel
- Maintaining a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards
- Keeping up with the latest trends in the culinary arts, especially pastry-making
- Collaborating with other culinary team members to ensure the delivery of the best possible product
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or relevant role
- Great attention to detail and creativity
- In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition
- Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)
- Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field
- Understanding of food allergies and modifications
- Ability to work under pressure and multitask
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Outstanding team player with excellent communication skills
- Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays
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 ensuring the quality of the ingredients you work with?
- How do you handle feedback and criticism about your work?
- What is your favorite dessert to make and why?
- How do you ensure that your pastries meet health and safety standards?
- What is your experience with managing a team in a kitchen environment?
- How do you handle food allergies and modifications in your pastries?
- What is your approach to maintaining cleanliness and organization in your workspace?
- How do you stay updated with the latest trends in the culinary arts, especially pastry-making?