Junior Pastry Sous Chef – Creative Desserts & Growth

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

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.