Senior CDP (Pastry)

About the role

Delicious Goods Company Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior CDP (Pastry) to join our dynamic team at our Tai Seng central kitchen. In this full-time role, you will play a vital part in creating high-quality baked goods and desserts that delight our customers.

What you'll be doing

• Work with Executive Sous Chef and Pastry Head Chef in the production of an extensive range of breads, pastries, cakes and other baked goods

• Develop new recipes and introduce innovative pastry items to the menu

• Ensure consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene

• Supervise and train junior pastry chefs to improve their skills and techniques

• Collaborate with the wider culinary team to deliver an exceptional dining experience

• Monitor stock levels and place orders to maintain adequate inventory

• Adhere to all health, safety and food handling regulations

1. Central Kitchen Operations

You will oversee daily production of pastries, cakes and a variety of baked products including savoury pastries while ensuring consistency in quality and flavour. As Senior CDP, you will work with executive sous chef in developing new recipes and products.

2. Team Leadership

As a team leader, you will supervise and train junior pastry staff on baking and finishing techniques. Improving skills of junior team members will be your responsibility. People management will be your key responsibility so delegating tasks effectively and maintaining a positive team environment in the kitchen is essential. You will conduct regular performance reviews and provide updates to executive sous chef regarding team performance.

3. Costing

You will monitor budgets for your department and control wastage to maximize profitability. You will implement production schedules which maximises efficiency and reduces overhead costs.

4. Quality Control

An important aspect of this role is quality control. As a leader, you will set the standard in the pastry kitchen. It is imperative that you monitor every aspect of pastry production, conduct taste tests and visual inspections of our products and resolve any issues related to product quality.

4. Food Safety Standards

Our company is ISO 22000 certified and maintains a strong safety culture. It will be your responsibility to ensure that juniors under your command comply with health and food safety regulations. You will ensure all your team members are trained on hygiene and safety protocols. You will conduct regular audits in the kitchen to ensure that quality is maintained and all workers are aware of safety standards.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

1. Proven experience as a CDP/Senior CDP in Central / Manufacturing kitchen required.

2. Deep knowledge of pastry techniques and ingredients.

3. Ability to lead and manage a team effectively to maintain consistency of all products.

4. Creativity in developing new recipes and presentation styles.

5. Excellent time management and organizational skills.

What we're looking for

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a CDP or senior CDP in a busy commercial kitchen. Experience in a central kitchen or pastry manufacturing environment is essential.

• Formal culinary qualification, such as a diploma or degree in Patisserie or Baking

• Strong working knowledge of pastry techniques, flavour profiles and food trends

• Excellent time management and organisational skills to manage a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as independently

• Passionate about creating delicious and visually appealing baked goods

• Commitment to upholding high standards of food safety and hygiene

What we offer

At Delicious Goods Company, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, a range of employee benefits and a vibrant company culture. We encourage a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements.

About us

Delicious Goods Company runs a leading home-grown patisserie brand, All Things Delicious. We are known for our innovative and high-quality baked goods. With over 10 years of experience in the industry, we are dedicated to using the finest ingredients and the latest techniques to create delectable treats for our customers. Our mission is to bring joy through the power of great food, and we are looking for talented individuals to join our team and help us achieve this goal.

If you are an experienced pastry chef seeking an exciting new challenge, we encourage you to apply now.