Junior Pastry Sous Chef

Capsicum Culinary Studio; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Capsicum Culinary Studio in Pretoria is seeking a passionate Junior Pastry Sous Chef to support the Pastry Sous Chef and Executive Pastry Chef in daily operations, ensuring high-quality desserts and strict hygiene standards.

You will work in a fast-paced professional kitchen, assist with menu development, training junior staff, stock control, and ensure consistency, presentation, and portion control while maintaining food safety.

Qualifications

• Pastry or culinary qualification is required.
• Experience in a pastry kitchen is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of pastry techniques and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and production of pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, and other baked goods.
• Support the Pastry Sous Chef in managing the daily pastry operation.
• Ensure consistency, quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Assist with supervising and training junior pastry staff.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic work station.
• Follow recipes, production schedules, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and minimising wastage.
• Ensure all food safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
• Assist with menu development and new product creation.
• Work effectively as part of a professional kitchen team.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant pastry qualification or culinary qualification

Job description

About the Role:

We are looking for a passionate, creative, and hardworking Junior Pastry Sous Chef to join our pastry team.
The successful candidate will assist the Pastry Sous Chef and Executive Pastry Chef with the daily operation of the pastry section, ensuring high-quality products and maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and production of pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, and other baked goods.
• Support the Pastry Sous Chef in managing the daily pastry operation.
• Ensure consistency, quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Assist with supervising and training junior pastry staff.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic work station.
• Follow recipes, production schedules, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and minimising wastage.
• Ensure all food safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
• Assist with menu development and new product creation.
• Work effectively as part of a professional kitchen team.

Requirements

• Relevant pastry qualification or culinary qualification.
• Previous experience in a pastry kitchen, preferably in a hotel, restaurant, bakery, or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking, and dessert preparation.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays.