Pastry Chef & Lecturer at Kenya Red Cross Society

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• As a Pastry Chef and lecturer, you will bake various pastries and prepare desserts within the BIHC Kitchen, restaurant or bakery. Your responsibilities include following recipes to create pastries, cookies and other baked goods, developing new and unique recipes to feature on the menu.
• As a lecturer, you will be responsible for coordinating and teaching several courses with the option to design your own course within your chosen area of focus.

Scope of the role:

• Pastry preparation
• Teaching
• Setting exams & Invigilation
• Student mentorship
• Curriculum development

Your key Responsibilities:

• Teach at a diploma level in areas allocated by the Head of Academic Affairs
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum
• Prepare learning materials, schemes of work and maintain records to monitor students’ records, achievements and attendance.
• Participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at building interdisciplinary collaboration within the department.
• Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments
• Provide pastoral care and support to students,
• Prepare a variety of baked goods, decorate and present pastries and baked goods in a tasteful and beautiful way and use both traditional and modern recipes.
• Meet with customers to discuss custom-made desserts or baked goods for special occasions
• Ensure the bakery section of the kitchen adheres to health and safety regulations
• Develop new seasonal recipes and menus and keep up with the latest trends
• Create new and exciting desserts to renew the BIHC menus and engage the interest of learners and customers
• Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation is beautiful and exciting.
• Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget
• Maintain a clean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards
• Adhere to the departmental ISO standards as set
• Any other duties as may be assigned by management

THE   SKILLS   AND COMPETENCES WE ARE LOOKING FOR: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirements:

• Diploma in area of specialization Pastry Arts or related, Bachelor’s Degree will be an added advantage
• 3-5 years proven experience teaching at post-secondary level
• Proficiency in Microsoft office Suites, especially PowerPoint
• A deep understanding of commitment to and involvement in hospitality Industry

Key Skills and Personal Attributes

• Strong knowledge of subject areas combined with a broad subject background
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Proven record of ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Creativity to design new and unique menu items to attract customers
• Knowledge of how baking ingredients work together and how they can be used in creative ways
• Excellent leadership skills to manage the pastry section and students in a kitchen.
• Time management skills to deliver orders on schedule and avoiding wasting food
• Physical strength and stamina to spend long hours standing and performing repetitive motions
• Flexibility, since hours for a Pastry Chef may vary and include weekends, evenings and holidays