Senior Patisserie Chef - Innovation Center

Puratos; Tuzla; On-site; TRY 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Annual bonus

Health and life insurance

Pension plan

20 days annual leave

Wellbeing program

Fringe benefits

Job summary

Puratos seeks a Senior Patisserie Chef - Innovation Center in Istanbul to lead cutting-edge patisserie concepts and applications. You will drive product development, contribute to customer demonstrations, and collaborate with clients to deliver innovative bakery solutions.

The role requires extensive patisserie expertise, strong presentation skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with global travel. A dynamic, collaborative environment awaits in our Istanbul Innovation Center.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Patisserie Chef or similar role.
• Strong expertise in patisserie production, dessert creation, and product development.
• Proven ability to develop innovative patisserie concepts and bring new ideas to market.
• Experience working with industrial, artisan, or foodservice customers is valued.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to lead customer-facing projects independently.
• High creativity with a results-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative patisserie products, applications, and concepts aligned with market trends and customer needs.
• Lead product development projects from ideation to final presentation and implementation.
• Conduct customer demonstrations, workshops, and technical presentations at the Innovation Center and customer sites.
• Collaborate with customers to understand challenges and develop tailored solutions.
• Create finished products showcasing Puratos ingredients and technologies.
• Stay ahead of global patisserie trends and translate them into practical applications.
• Support commercial teams with technical expertise during customer visits.
• Prepare and deliver professional presentations to customers, distributors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure high standards of product quality, consistency, and innovation in all concepts.

Skills

Patisserie expertise

Product development

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

English proficiency

Project leadership

Job description

Senior Patisserie Chef - Innovation Center

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Job Detail

Senior Patisserie Chef - Innovation Center

Job Description

Functional Area: Technical Demonstrator

Job Location: TUR - Istanbul Country/Region Turkey

Who are you? Professionals

Permanent/Temporary

Permanent

Working time: Full Time

Req ID 36101

Information at a Glance

Join the Magic

Our Mission

Are you passionate about shaping the future of food? At Puratos, we turn bold ideas into lasting impact through innovation, expertise, and a commitment to well-being.

To strengthen our team in Istanbul Innovation Center, we are looking for: a passionate Senior Patisserie Chef - Innovation Center who thrives in a collaborative, multicultural environment and wants to make a real impact on employee experience.

Senior Patisserie Chef – Innovation Center

(Istanbul, Turkiye)

Your Mission

At Puratos, we believe that innovation, creativity, and passion drive the future of the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate industries. We are looking for an experienced and highly talented Senior Patisserie Chef - Innovation Center to join our Innovation Center and play a key role in developing cutting-edge patisserie concepts that inspire customers and elevate market trends.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate professional who combines technical expertise, creativity, and customer engagement skills to create industry-leading patisserie solutions.

What you will do

• Develop innovative patisserie products, applications, and concepts aligned with market trends and customer needs.
• Lead product development projects from ideation and formulation to final presentation and implementation.
• Conduct customer demonstrations, workshops, masterclasses, and technical presentations at the Innovation Center and customer sites.
• Collaborate closely with customers to understand their challenges and develop tailored solutions.
• Create inspiring finished products showcasing Puratos ingredients and technologies.
• Stay ahead of global patisserie trends and translate them into commercially successful applications.
• Support commercial teams with technical expertise during customer visits and business development activities.
• Prepare and deliver professional presentations to customers, distributors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure high standards of product quality, consistency, and innovation in all developed concepts, present them to the customers.

What we expect from you

• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Patisserie Chef, Executive Patisserie Chef, or similar role
• Strong expertise in patisserie production, dessert creation, and product development.
• Proven ability to develop innovative patisserie concepts and bring new ideas to market.
• Experience working with industrial, artisan, or foodservice customers is highly valued.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to lead customer-facing projects independently.
• Strong creativity combined with a results-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with multiple projects and deadlines.
• Good command of written and spoken English is preffered,
• Passion for innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning,
• Able to actively drive and have no restriction of domestic / international travel,

What you can expect from Puratos

You join a rapidly growing international leader with a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, offering you the freedom to make an impact. At Puratos, we believe in rewarding talent and dedication. You can count on a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Company Car
• Performance-driven annual bonus
• Premium private health and life insurance
• Company-sponsored Individual Pension Plan
• 20 days of annual leave
• Employee wellbeing and assistance program
• A people-focused culture with attractive fringe benefits and development opportunities

We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, innovate, and make an impact. If you're looking for a workplace that values transparency, development, and passion, we'd love to hear from you!

Our Mission

At Puratos, we believe that food has extraordinary power in people’s lives. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we turn innovation and food culture into opportunities for our customers’ success. Together, we want to move the planet forward by creating innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere.

With over 11,000 employees in over 85 countries and turnover of 3.4 billion euros (2024), Puratos thrives on innovation, a pioneering spirit, and a unique culture. Our strong growth and commitment to local communities make working at Puratos truly special.

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https://www.puratos.com.tr/tr/system-pages/_-ba_vurusu-ayd_nlatma-metni

This is Puratos

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.