Pastry Chef/ Baker

Job Description

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Level: Entry level

Minimum Qualification: Certificate/ Diploma

Report to : Bakery Supervisor

Liaises with: Bakery staff, stores, catering department staff, managers and external clients

Job Summary

The Pastry Chef is a skilled professional responsible for preparing a wide variety of delicious desserts, pastries, and sweet goods.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Ensure timely cake and pastry production for timely packaging and delivery of products.
• Follow recipes and adjust as necessary based on batch size or specific customer requirements
• Monitor and inspect the consistency, texture, and appearance of products to ensure they meet the bakery’s high quality standards
• Measure and prepare ingredients for baking products.
• Ensure that all ingredients are fresh and stored properly.
• Experiment with new and approved recipes or variations on existing products to create unique baked goods.
• Adapt traditional and approved recipes for the local market and customer preferences.
• Monitor stock levels of ingredients and notify the supervisor of re-order level.
• Maintain records of ingredients used, production sheets and inventory turnover
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bakery work area and equipment.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and hygiene practices.
• Ensure that all equipment are cleaned and maintained according to bakery protocols.
• Assist in marketing and promotional activities to increase sales in the Bakery

Requirements / Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in food and Beverage, Baking Technology or relevant field.
• 3 to 5 years relevant work experience.
• A Food and Safety Hygiene certification.
• Business Management and Supervisory training would be an added advantage.
• Proficiency working with Ms Word and Excel.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good judgement and a high level of integrity and respect for confidentiality.

Method of application

• Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit applications on or before the 10th November 2025.
• Interviews will be done on a rolling basis
• Kindly indicate current and expected salary in your application.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.