Bakery & Pastry Chef at Emerge Egress Consulting

Role Objective

• Our client, a leading hotel, is seeking a skilled and passionate Bakery & Pastry Chef to join its pastry team, contributing to the consistent production of high-quality pastries, desserts, breads, and baked goods within a creative and quality-driven kitchen environment that upholds the highest standards of food safety and presentation.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare pastry ingredients, materials, and specialized bakery equipment in readiness for daily production.
• Produce and present pastries, desserts, breads, and baked goods according to standard recipes and hotel quality standards. 
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organization across all pastry workstations and storage areas. 
• Assist in controlling food costs by minimizing waste, monitoring usage, and supporting budget targets. 
• Promote recycling practices and efficient use of ingredients to support cost-saving initiatives. 
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health, and safety regulations at all times. 
• Record and report incidents, accidents, equipment faults, and guest feedback to supervisors promptly. 
• Escalate operational challenges or production issues to management without delay. 
• Perform any other duties assigned to support the efficient operation of the pastry department.

  Job Specifications and Qualifications

• Diploma / Certificate in Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts/Production or related area.
• Minimum 3 years in pastry production in a busy hotel environment. as a Pastry Demi-CDP or CDP, ideally within a high-volume hotel or busy corporate hospitality environment.
• Knowledge in HACCP.

    Key Competencies

• Strong pastry and baking skills 
• Creativity and attention to detail 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
• Good teamwork and communication skills 
• Reliability and strong work ethic 
• Willingness to learn and take initiative