Pastry Chef - Indian Cuisine

UrbanLogic; Washington; On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

UrbanLogic in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef specializing in Indian cuisine to craft desserts that complement our authentic Indian menu. You will lead pastry operations, design new recipes, oversee inventory, train staff, and ensure top quality and food safety in a fast-paced kitchen.

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience and a culinary diploma are preferred; US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Pastry Chef specializing in Indian cuisine.
• Proven ability to develop innovative Indian desserts while honoring traditional flavors.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage a culinary team.

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare a variety of desserts and pastries inspired by traditional Indian flavors.
• Develop new dessert recipes that showcase creativity and innovation while staying true to the essence of Indian cuisine.
• Oversee the daily pastry operations including ordering ingredients maintaining inventory and ensuring high quality standards are met.
• Train and supervise pastry staff to ensure consistency in taste presentation and portion sizes.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure a smooth flow of food production and timely delivery of desserts to guests.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and maintain a clean working environment.
• Continuously stay updated on industry trends techniques and ingredients related to pastry making.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Food safety awareness

Education

Culinary diploma or degree

Job description

Our prestigious restaurant in Washington is seeking an experienced and skilled Pastry Chef who specializes in Indian cuisine. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating delicious and visually appealing desserts and pastries that complement our menu of authentic Indian dishes.

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare a variety of desserts and pastries inspired by traditional Indian flavors
• Develop new dessert recipes that showcase creativity and innovation while staying true to the essence of Indian cuisine
• Oversee the daily pastry operations including ordering ingredients maintaining inventory and ensuring high quality standards are met
• Train and supervise pastry staff to ensure consistency in taste presentation and portion sizes
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure a smooth flow of food production and timely delivery of desserts to guests
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and maintain a clean working environment
• Continuously stay updated on industry trends techniques and ingredients related to pastry making

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Pastry Chef specializing in Indian cuisine
• Proven track record of creating innovative dessert recipes with a deep understanding of traditional Indian flavors
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a team
• Excellent knowledge of food safety regulations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Culinary diploma or degree preferred
• Must have legal authorization to work in the US

Salary Starting salary of $1200 per month with potential for growth based on performance.

Location Washington DC USA

Note This position is open to all nationalities Fluency in English is required