Pastry Chef

Palm Hospitality Group

About the job

We are looking for an experienced Pastry Chef to prepare a variety of desserts, pastries, breads and other sweet items. A skill in baking high quality treats should be matched by your creativity to develop new modern pastry dishes and recipes.

The ideal candidate will be well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations.

They must adhere to health and safety standards to provide clients with the best possible serving.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread, and desserts etc. following classical and modern recipes
  • Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting
  • Follow hotel standards according to S.O.Ps, and recipes
  • Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget
  • Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking
  • Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently
  • Maintain a clean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards

 

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or relevant role
  • Great attention to detail and creativity
  • Organizing and leadership skills
  • Willingness to share professional knowledge, and continue learning
  • 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