Pastry / Kitchen Assistant at Chrisvirgy Homes

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. 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
• Assist chefs with food preparation, including washing, peeling, cutting, and chopping ingredients.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen work areas, including washing dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment.
• Help with the storage and labeling of food items in refrigerators and freezers.
• Ensure that kitchen appliances and tools are cleaned and stored properly after use.
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Assist in the inventory management by keeping track of stock levels and notifying supervisors when supplies are low.
• Support the team during busy service times and perform additional tasks as required.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions as needed.

Requirements and Skills

• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field
• Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or relevant role
• Great attention to detail and creativity
• Organizing and leadership skills
• Willingness to replenish professional knowledge
• 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.)