Pastry Chef at Ital Global

About the Client:

Our client in the hospitality industry, is looking for a candidate to join their team as a PASTRY CHEF to handle production and quality for our client’s bakeries in accordance with approved standards and company guidelines.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities.

• Oversees creativity and prepares all desserts required for the restaurant, functions, and specialty orders.
• Prepare a wide variety of pastry goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. 
• Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be appealing and exciting.
• Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget.
• Monitor levels of customer satisfaction.
• Develop new ideas for the menu.
• Plate desserts for serving.
• Create cheese plateaus to complement a meal.
• Creates baked goods for specific diets (gluten free, sugar free, diabetes-friendly, etc.)
• Inspect the quality of the ingredients and measure them for specific recipes.
• Ensure that the kitchen equipment is in good condition and meets all requirements.
• Organizes and conducts tasting sessions for potential clients when the situation requires it.
• Cleans the equipment and utensils and maintains the kitchen cleanliness and in good order for proper functioning.
• Creation of recipes and the preparation of advanced items.
• Efficiency and production of consistent, quality pastries.
• Estimate food consumption and requisition for production items.
• Standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality.
• Establish presentation technique and ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Assess quality control and adhere to hotels service standards.
• Schedules production of all baked goods to maintain an inventory of fresh baked goods at all times.
• Ensure that guest have a positive and memorable experience.
• Should efficiently work in the hot kitchen when there is need.
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Key Qualifications

• Diploma / Certificate in Food Production or related area.
• At least 3 years in pastry production.
• Valid Food handlers’ certificate.
• Knowledge in HACCP.
• Diploma/certificate in pastry production preferred.

Competencies and Skills:

• Excellent record in kitchen operations and procedures.
• Ability to calculate profit margins.
• Well-versed in preparing food items consistently while adhering to recipe standards.
• Track record of working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and takes own initiative.
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong Customer Service Skills
• Must be a team player with strong work ethics.
• Uphold high Integrity.

DEADLINE: 15TH NOVEMBER, 2024