Pastry Cook

Werdenberg International; Makati; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Werdenberg International in Makati, Philippines, is seeking a skilled pastry chef to join a professional pastry team responsible for high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods. This role blends creativity with technical baking expertise and strict adherence to food safety standards.

You will develop seasonal recipes, decorate products for attractive presentation, monitor ingredient stocks, and lead the pastry team through daily production in a fast-paced hotel or restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a 4- or 5-star hotel or pastry shop.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, and nutrition.
• Strong understanding of baking techniques.
• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to product quality.
• Good leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with a team.
• Flexibility to work varying hours according to production and operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Create pastries, desserts, and other baked products using established recipes.
• Develop new recipes for seasonal menus.
• Decorate pastries and desserts to ensure an attractive and tasteful presentation.
• Monitor stock levels and availability of pastry ingredients.
• Ensure the pastry section complies with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Maintain consistent quality, freshness, and presentation across all products.
• Lead and support the pastry team during daily production.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Team leadership

Food safety

Attention to detail

Creativity

Job description

About the role

Join a professional pastry team and create high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked products that delight guests and support seasonal menus. This role combines creativity, technical baking expertise, careful presentation, and strong food safety practices.

Key responsibilities

• Create pastries, desserts, and other baked products using established recipes.


• Develop new recipes for seasonal menus.


• Decorate pastries and desserts to ensure an attractive and tasteful presentation.


• Monitor stock levels and availability of pastry ingredients.


• Ensure the pastry section complies with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.


• Maintain consistent quality, freshness, and presentation across all products.


• Lead and support the pastry team during daily production.

What we're looking for

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a 4- or 5-star hotel or pastry shop.


• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, and nutrition.


• Strong understanding of baking techniques.


• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to product quality.


• Good leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with a team.


• Flexibility to work varying hours according to production and operational needs.