Creative Event Pastry Chef | Flexible High-Impact Desserts

Placements24; Randfontein; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Pastry Chef specializing in special events for a distinguished catering client in Rustenburg, North West. You will craft visually stunning desserts, cakes, and confections for weddings, galas, and private celebrations, pushing the boundaries of pastry artistry.

The role requires a culinary degree in pastry arts, a strong portfolio, and the ability to manage multiple orders with precision while maintaining impeccable hygiene and high standards of taste

Qualifications

• Proven pastry chef experience in high-volume event catering or luxury hotel pastry
• Strong portfolio showcasing intricate cake designs and decorative pastries
• Excellent organizational and time management skills for multiple orders and deadlines
• Creative flair and artistic presentation for event dessert concepts
• Ability to work independently and in a team within a dynamic kitchen environment
• Deep understanding of baking, pastry techniques, sugar work, and flavor pairing

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and present pastries, desserts, cakes, and confections for special events.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and clients to develop theme-based dessert menus.
• Ensure consistency in taste, quality, and presentation of pastry items.
• Manage pastry inventory, orders, stock levels, and waste reduction.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the pastry kitchen.
• Stay updated on pastry trends and incorporate innovations into menus.
• Contribute to pastry menu costing and development.
• Maintain artistic integrity throughout the dessert creation process.

Skills

Pastry chef experience

Dessert design portfolio

Organization & time management

Creative flair

Teamwork & independence

Baking & pastry techniques

Sugar work & chocolate tempering

Flavor pairing

Education

Culinary degree – pastry specialization

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Pastry Chef specializing in special events for a distinguished catering client in Rustenburg, North West. You will craft visually stunning desserts, cakes, and confections for weddings, galas, and private celebrations, pushing the boundaries of pastry artistry.

The role requires a culinary degree in pastry arts, a strong portfolio, and the ability to manage multiple orders with precision while maintaining impeccable hygiene and high standards of taste