Pastry Chef

Flyper; Esbjerg; On-site; DKK 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Flyper in Esbjerg, Denmark, is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead our bakery's pastry kitchen. You will create pastries, cakes and desserts, develop new menu items with the head chef, and ensure consistent quality in taste, appearance, and portions.

You will oversee inventory, place orders for ingredients, maintain food safety standards, and train junior pastry staff. Fluent in English; Danish is a plus. This role offers a hands-on, creative environment in a well-established bakery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or similar role.
• Culinary degree or certification preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of pastry techniques and flavor combinations.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a variety of pastries, cakes and desserts according to established recipes.
• Develop new menu items based on seasonal availability and customer preferences.
• Decorate pastries with creative designs using techniques such as piping and molding.
• Ensure all pastry offerings are consistently high quality in taste, appearance and portion size.
• Manage inventory levels and place orders for ingredients as needed.
• Maintain a clean work environment by following food safety standards and regulations.
• Train junior pastry staff on techniques, recipes, food safety protocols etc.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate special events or promotions involving pastries.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Independent work / teamwork

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

Job description

We are in search of a talented and experienced Pastry Chef to join our team at a well-established bakery in Esbjerg Denmark. As a Pastry Chef you will be responsible for creating delicious and visually appealing pastries, cakes and desserts. You will work closely with the head chef to develop new menu items and ensure consistent quality of all pastry offerings. Additionally you will oversee the pastry kitchen, manage inventory and ordering of ingredients and maintain high cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or similar role
• Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred
• Extensive knowledge of pastry techniques and flavor combinations
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Fluent in English Danish is a plus
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Create a variety of pastries, cakes and desserts according to established recipes
• Develop new menu items based on seasonal availability and customer preferences
• Decorate pastries with creative designs using various techniques such as piping, molding etc
• Ensure all pastry offerings are consistently high quality in taste, appearance and portion size
• Manage inventory levels and place orders for ingredients as needed
• Maintain a clean work environment by following food safety standards and regulations
• Train junior pastry staff on techniques, recipes, food safety protocols etc
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate special events or promotions involving pastries

Salary

900$ per month negotiable based on experience

City

Esbjerg

If you have a passion for creating delicious pastries that bring joy to peoples lives then we want you on our team. Join us at our bakery in Esbjerg where you can showcase your skills and be part of a dynamic and supportive work environment.