Pastry Chef / Konditor/Chocolatier

Kaffebrenneriet AS; Norway; On-site; NOK 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaffebrenneriet AS in Oslo is seeking a Pastry Chef / Konditor / Chocolatier to produce high-quality pastries and chocolates from scratch, reporting to the pastry manager or chocolate manager. You will work with our state‑of‑the‑art bakery equipment and ensure products meet our strict quality standards.

English language skills and IK-MAT knowledge are required. The role requires good pastry knowledge, the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, and weekend shifts on a 37.5‑hour week.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge within the pastry field.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• IK-MAT: internal food safety control routines.
• Education in pastry or professional baking experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality pastry and chocolate products from scratch.
• Ensure products meet our strict quality standards and complete quality control tasks.
• Maintain internal food safety routines (IK-MAT) and keep the workspace clean.
• Collaborate with pastry and chocolate managers and other departments.

Skills

Pastry knowledge

English communication

IK-MAT knowledge

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

Pastry education

Professional baking experience

Tools

Web-based packing system

Job description

Produce high-quality pastry and chocolate products from scratch, perform quality control, and maintain internal food safety routines (IK-MAT).

• Good working knowledge within the pastry field
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Computer literacy for using web-based packing and production systems
• Knowledge of IK-MAT (internal food safety control routines)
• Education in pastry or professional baking experience is an advantage
• Full-time position with 37.5 hours per week
• Work with well-maintained, state-of-the-art bakery equipment
• An exciting job in an international, high-tempo environment

Pastry Chef / Konditor/ Chocolatier

Pastry Chef/ Konditor for our chocolate and pastry department

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with food and people. Reporting to the pastry manager or our chocolate manager, your role will be to produce high quality pastry products or chocolate in accordance to our own recipes. All our products are made from scratch so a good working knowledge within the pastry field is a prerequisite. Education in Pastry is an advantage but those with professional baking experience will also be considered.

In our bakery you will work with well maintained state of the art bakery equipment. You are responsible for ensuring that the quality of the products sent to the customer meet our strict quality standards. Cleaning and tidying your work area at the end of the shift is also required to assure the work place is ready for the next phase.

Current product range includes: Chocolates, ice cream, muffins, tea cakes, cheesecake, chocolate cake, scones, banana bread, tarts.

We require people with excellent organizational skills. Ability to work to the highest of standards and with a true passion and enthusiasm for food. Competent in carrying out work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Punctual, reliable, polite and friendly.

We can offer an exciting job in an international environment with a high tempo. The business language is English so a good level of spoken English is a requirement.

Working hours:

Shift work will be required, working 8 hours between the hours of 03.00 – 16.00 with a 30 minute break. Weekend shifts are also a requirement.

Full time position: 37.5 hours per week

Requirements:

Read, write and communicate effectively in English

Computer literacy – A web system is used for packing and production

Previous baking experience is an advantage

Quality control -- Ensure that all items are baked to the required standard and any deviations are handled accordingly. This can include taking decisions to remove products from the delivery.

Communication -- Work closely with other departments and communicate important issues in a timely way.

IK-MAT -- Ensure that internal control routines are followed and documented in the appropriate format.

Cleaning -- Conduct cleaning tasks as required. This can include cleaning forms and trays and cleaning and tidying the work area ready for the next crew.

Each day Kaffebakeriet delivers delicious baked goods to Kaffebrenneriet's coffee shops in Oslo and the surrounding area. The bakery is located in Bislett in the heart of Oslo in a modern facility with state of the art equipment. Chef patissier Patrick Dufaud and his team handcraft French-inspired pastries, sandwiches, cakes and fantastic confectionery and chocolate. Patrick started Kaffebakeriet in 2000, and today employs many creative coworkers from various countries. The bakery is constantly evolving and will continue to tempt its customers with delicious food that pleases both the eye and palate.