Pastry Chef at Apata & Ascott Limited

Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced Pastry Chef to head the operations of the organization.
• The ideal candidate will be well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations.
• The goal is to enhance customer satisfaction so that we can maintain and expand our clientele.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of goods, following traditional and modern recipes.
• Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers.
• Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting.
• 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.
• Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel.
• Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards.
• Lead organization efforts on setting up and expansion.

Requirements

• Proven experience as Pastry Chef, or baker in a well established reputable organization with high volume food production.
• Great attention to detail and high level of creativity.
• Organizing and leadership skills.
• Willingness to replenish professional knowledge.
• In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, 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.
• Posses professional disposition with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work weekdays and weekends.