Pastry Chef at ECLAT HR Consulting

Key Responsibilities: 

• Prepare, bake, and decorate a variety of pastries, cakes, breads, cookies, and desserts according to established recipes and quality standards.
•  Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion sizes of all pastry and dessert items served to guests.
• Assist in planning and organizing daily pastry production schedules to ensure product availability and freshness.
• Accurately measure, mix, and prepare ingredients while following standard baking techniques and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry workstation, equipment, and storage areas.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and handling of ingredients and finished pastry products.
•  Monitor the quality and freshness of pastry ingredients and report shortages or issues to the Head Chef.
• Assist in preparing dessert items for restaurant service, special events, and catering functions.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure timely preparation and delivery of desserts during service.
• Support the development and testing of new pastry recipes and menu items when required.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations in accordance with hospitality industry standards.
• Assist in monitoring pastry inventory and support stock control to ensure availability of ingredients.
• Minimize food waste by maintaining proper portion control and efficient use of ingredients
• Ensure pastry equipment such as ovens, mixers, and baking tools are used safely and maintained properly.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Diploma or Degree in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in pastry preparation, baking, or dessert production within a café, bakery, hotel, or restaurant environment.
• Basic knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, and dessert presentation.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment such as ovens, mixers, and baking tools.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, and kitchen sanitation practices is desirable.

Preferred Skills 

• Creativity and passion for pastry and dessert preparatio
• Strong attention to detail and presentation
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment
•  Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
• Willingness to learn new baking techniques and pastry trends