Pastry Chef - Os, Norway

Jing Hau; Oslo; On-site; NOK 127,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Jing Hau in Os, Norway is seeking a Pastry Chef to create desserts, pastries and baked goods in a fast-paced kitchen. You will develop recipes, execute plating, manage inventory and uphold food safety standards while training junior staff.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of pastry experience, can craft from scratch with innovative flavors, understands laminating doughs, chocolate tempering and sugar work, and can work under pressure with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar fast-paced kitchen role.
• Ability to develop original pastry recipes with innovative flavors.
• Knowledge of baking techniques including laminating doughs, chocolate tempering and sugar work.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative recipes for pastries, desserts and baked goods.
• Prepare and present pastry items per recipes and plating guidelines.
• Ensure high quality ingredients for pastry production.
• Maintain inventory for pastry ingredients and supplies.
• Manage waste through proper storage and rotation practices.
• Oversee doughs, batters, fillings, icings, glazes and toppings.
• Train junior pastry staff on techniques and procedures.
• Uphold strict food safety and hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Pastry skills

Creativity

Time management

Food safety

Tools

Ovens

Pastry equipment

Job description

Pastry Chef - Os, Norway

As a Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for creating and preparing a wide variety of desserts, pastries, and baked goods. Working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, you will use your creativity and technical skills to develop new recipes and execute them with precision. You will also be responsible for managing inventory, maintaining high levels of food safety and hygiene standards, and training junior pastry staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative and original recipes for pastries, desserts, and baked goods
• Prepare and present all pastry items according to established recipes and plating guidelines
• Ensure the quality of all ingredients used in pastry production
• Maintain inventory levels for all pastry ingredients and supplies
• Manage waste control by utilizing proper techniques for storage and rotation of products
• Oversee the preparation of doughs, batters, fillings, icings, glazes or toppings for pastries
• Train junior pastry staff on proper techniques and procedures
• Maintain high levels of food safety and hygiene standards in the kitchen at all times

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a Pastry Chef or a similar role in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Proven ability to create new recipes from scratch with innovative flavor combinations
• Knowledge of various baking techniques including but not limited to laminating doughs, chocolate tempering, sugar work, etc.
• Familiarity with different types of ovens and equipment used in pastry production
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality standards
• High attention to detail with an eye for presentation
• Ability to maintain a clean work area at all times while following strict food safety guidelines

Salary

We offer a competitive salary package starting at $1300 per month. The final salary will be determined based on your level of experience.

Location

The role is based in Os, Norway. We welcome applications from all nationalities. However, preference will be given to candidates already residing in Os or willing to relocate.

If you are passionate about creating delectable desserts and pastries, have a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, then we would love to hear from you!