Pastry Chef
Reporting to the Executive
Chef
Responsibilities
Oversee
the Pastry Section in the F&B Kitchen department by demonstrating strong
leadership qualities with attention to detail.
Accountable
for the quality and consistency of all pastry products produced and served.
Demonstrate
a ‘hands-on’ approach to all bakery products produced in the Pastry section
ensuring quality, presentation, and consistency standards meet company
standards.
Assist with the development of standardized recipes for all menu items. Ensure that recipes are accurate and updated as needed.
Ensure
that all food products prepared meet the established specifications and
standards.
Ensure
proper levels of bakery and pastry items are prepared based on forecasted needs
and their prompt delivery to the designated outlet for guest consumption.
Assign
tasks effectively for the efficient use of allocated labour ensuring maximum
results are achieved.
Act
as a team leader, trainer, and motivator for the pastry department working
closely with and maintaining good relations with all culinary team members and
other departments.
Seek
to maintain knowledge of industry trends in the world of pastry and baking.
Qualifications
The positions are
challenging and call for a dynamic, confident, aggressive, and forward-thinking
person with the following attributes;
Aged
32 – 45 years
Be
holders of a Diploma in bakery/pastry from Kenya Utalii College or any other
internationally recognized hotel training institution.
Have
at least five (5) years of experience in a similar position in a large
organization, specializing in making cakes, bread, and general baking.
Fully
competent in all aspects of baking and pastry.
Ability
to handle multiple tasks and work well in environments with time constraints.
Ability
to work in tight production schedules and set quotas for several items to be
produced daily.
Innately
creative and self-motivated.
Sound
knowledge of hygiene and safety standards in the Kitchen and possess the
discipline to enforce those standards.
Be
Computer literate.
How To Apply
