Confectioner / Pastry chef

saldex; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

saldeх is seeking a skilled Confectioner / Pastry Chef to craft a wide range of pastries, desserts and confections, with emphasis on traditional Middle Eastern recipes such as baklava and kunafa. You will prepare doughs, fillings and syrups, and decorate cakes and confections to a high standard.

The role requires either hands-on experience with Middle Eastern pastries or a relevant pastry certificate, and the ability to work independently on similar products.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing Middle Eastern pastries and confectionery products or a certificate/diploma from a relevant course.
• Ability to independently prepare products such as baklava, kunafa/knafeh and other similar Middle Eastern bakery items.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Middle Eastern pastries and sweets from start to finish.
• Make baklava, kunafa and other specialty products.
• Prepare doughs, fillings, syrups, creams, and decorations.
• Prepare and decorate cakes, pastries and other confectionery products.
• Maintain product quality, taste and presentation.
• Handle and store ingredients properly.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and food safety in the work area.

Skills

Confectionery skills

Baklava making

Pastry decoration

Education

Diploma in pastry or certified course

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Confectioner / Pastry Chef to prepare a wide variety of pastries, desserts, and confectionery products. The position focuses especially on preparing traditional Middle Eastern pastries and desserts, including baklava, kunafa/knafeh, maamoul, basbousa, and other similar products.

Main duties include:

• Preparing Middle Eastern pastries and sweets from start to finish
• Making baklava, kunafa, and other specialty products
• Preparing doughs, fillings, syrups, creams, and decorations
• Preparing and decorating cakes, pastries, and other confectionery products
• Ensuring consistent product quality, taste, and presentation
• Proper handling and storage of ingredients
• Maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards in the work area

The applicant must have either previous work experience in preparing Middle Eastern pastries and confectionery products or a certificate/diploma from a relevant specialized course or training programme demonstrating sufficient professional skills in the preparation of these products.

The applicant should be able to independently prepare products such as baklava, kunafa/knafeh, and other similar Middle Eastern bakery and confectionery products.

Employment relationship: Employment

Wage: Other

Working time: Daytime work

Number of positions: 1

Osaamisalue: Hotelli-, ravitsemus- & matkailuala, Teollisuus & tuotanto