Baker & Cake Decorator

Matecareer; Jawa Barat; On-site; IDR 89,280,000 - 156,240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Modern baking equipment

Premium ingredients

Career development opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Matecareer in Bogor is seeking a Talented Pastry Chef to lead the dessert and baking division within its catering services, crafting pastries, cakes, and desserts for a wide range of events. You will be the go-to expert for all things sweet, ensuring unique and high-quality offerings that delight clients.

The ideal candidate brings artistic flair, technical skill, and a passion for dessert innovation. You will oversee pastry operations, costing, inventory, and mentor junior staff to maintain

Qualifications

• Proven pastry chef experience with a strong portfolio.
• Expertise in baking techniques, sugar work, chocolate tempering, and artistic decoration.
• Understanding of food costing and pastry inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and present pastries, cakes, breads, and desserts for catering events.
• Develop new and innovative dessert recipes aligned with client preferences.
• Manage pastry section, including ingredient sourcing, inventory control, and workspace cleanliness.
• Ensure all baked goods meet client specs and high standards for taste and appearance.
• Train and supervise junior pastry staff to develop skills and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and event coordinators to integrate desserts into menus.

Skills

Pastry experience

Portfolio

Sugar work

Chocolate tempering

Food costing

Inventory management

Independent worker

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and creative Pastry Chef to lead their dessert and baking division within their catering services in Bogor. This role is responsible for crafting exquisite pastries, cakes, and desserts for a wide range of events. You will be the go-to expert for all things sweet, ensuring unique and high-quality offerings that delight clients. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional artistic flair, technical skill, and a passion for creating memorable dessert experiences. This is a key role in enhancing the overall catering menu and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and present a diverse range of high-quality pastries, cakes, breads, and desserts for catering events.
• Develop new and innovative dessert recipes, keeping up with current industry trends and client preferences.
• Manage the pastry section of the kitchen, including ingredient sourcing, inventory control, and maintaining a clean workspace.
• Ensure all baked goods meet the client's specifications and the company's high standards for taste and appearance.
• Train and supervise junior pastry assistants, fostering skill development and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and event coordinators to ensure seamless integration of dessert offerings into event menus.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar role within the catering or hospitality industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a wide variety of pastry creations, including cakes, tarts, cookies, and artisanal breads.
• Expertise in baking techniques, sugar work, chocolate tempering, and artistic decoration.
• Excellent understanding of food costing and inventory management for the pastry section.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment located in Bogor.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to showcase creativity and develop innovative dessert creations.
• Access to modern baking equipment and premium ingredients.
• Supportive team environment focused on culinary excellence.
• Potential for professional development in advanced pastry arts.