Pastry Chef at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

Pastry Chef: KeMU/ AD/KH /2/2/2022

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in menu planning and development
• Prepare and bake pastries in accordance with set standard recipes.
• iModify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests
• Preparation of all pastries and snacks for functions, fresh fruit cuts, salads, desserts and tea snacks.
• Be accountable for materials
• To execute food control standard in dispensing the established food and pastries portion.
• vEnsure that waste is kept at minimal levels by using creative culinary and bakery methods.
• Monitoring of stocks for ingredients and make appropriate orders
• To observe safety precautions and kitchen hygiene set standards during food preparation.
• Perform and ensure opening and closing duties are done accordingly.
• Provide guidance to interns and kitchen stewards.
• Take kitchen responsibilities in the absence of the head chef
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Skills:

• KCSE Certificate with a mean grade of C–.
• Diploma in Food & Beverage production & Service or its’ equivalent
• 13 years’ experience as a pastry cook preferably in an institution of higher learning, star rated hotel or comparable organization
• Must have a valid food handlers’ certificate.
• Knowledgeable of food safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast–paced environment and can multi task.
• vAttention to detail, creativity, passion and sense of business.
• Ability to use slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors and other kitchen