Assistant Pastry Chef- Jaipur

School of Bakery & Culinary Arts; Jaipur; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

School of Bakery & Culinary Arts in Jaipur seeks an instructor to train students in bakery and pastry arts. You will assist the Head Chef, demonstrate techniques, and guide learners through hands-on sessions, ensuring adherence to recipes and safety standards.

The role emphasizes teaching aptitude, good communication, and a passion for mentoring aspiring bakery professionals in a practical classroom setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Bakery, Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or Hotel Management.
• 1–3 years of experience in a professional bakery, pastry kitchen, or training institute.
• Practical knowledge of breads, cakes, cookies, pastries, chocolates, desserts, and other bakery products.
• Good communication and demonstration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in conducting practical bakery and pastry classes.
• Demonstrate baking techniques, recipes, equipment handling, and production processes.
• Guide students individually during hands-on practical sessions.
• Explain recipes, ingredients, baking methods, and basic baking science.
• Ensure students follow standardized recipes and correct production techniques.
• Help students improve their skills through regular feedback and practical assessments.

Skills

Communication skills

Demonstration skills

Food safety & hygiene

Teaching & mentoring

Education

Diploma or Degree in Bakery/Culinary Arts

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Student Training & Instruction

• Assist the Head Chef in conducting practical bakery and pastry classes.
• Demonstrate baking techniques, recipes, equipment handling, and production processes.
• Guide students individually during hands-on practical sessions.
• Explain recipes, ingredients, baking methods, and basic baking science.
• Ensure students follow standardized recipes and correct production techniques.
• Help students improve their skills through regular feedback and practical assessments.

2. Practical Class Preparation

• Prepare ingredients, equipment, tools, and workstations before each class.
• Ensure accurate ingredient weighing and mise en place.
• Assist with recipe trials, demonstrations, and practical examinations.
• Maintain consistency in product quality, presentation, and finishing.

3. Kitchen Management & Hygiene

• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards in the training kitchen.
• Monitor proper handling and storage of raw materials.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance requirements.
• Assist in inventory management, stock checking, and minimizing ingredient wastage.

4. Student Support & Coordination

• Support students in understanding recipes and troubleshooting baking problems.
• Maintain discipline and a positive learning environment.
• Coordinate with the academic and administrative teams regarding class requirements.
• Assist during student evaluations, workshops, demonstrations, and institute events.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or Degree in Bakery, Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or Hotel Management.
• Experience: Preferably 1–3 years in a professional bakery, pastry kitchen, or training institute.
• Practical knowledge of breads, cakes, cookies, pastries, chocolates, desserts, and other bakery products.
• Good communication and demonstration skills.
• Ability to explain techniques clearly and patiently to students.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen hygiene, food safety, and equipment handling.
• Good organizational skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Passion for teaching and mentoring aspiring bakery professionals.

Preferred Candidate

• Experience in teaching or assisting bakery and pastry classes.
• Comfortable communicating in Hindi and basic English.
• Strong practical baking skills and attention to detail.
• Patient, disciplined, enthusiastic, and student-focused.