Pastry Chef

World Of Speciality Coffee; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120 000 - 180 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. This full-time on-site role involves preparing and baking a variety of exquisite pastries and desserts. As a Pastry Chef, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your creativity and artistic flair while ensuring that all food preparation meets the highest quality standards. With a supportive work environment and a focus on collaboration, this position is perfect for those passionate about culinary arts and eager to make a mark in the specialty coffee industry. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and are ready to take your skills to the next level, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Proficient in bakery, food preparation, and baking skills.
• Culinary degree or relevant certification is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design pastry menus while ensuring high quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Bakery

Food Preparation

Baking

Cooking Skills

Creativity in Pastry Design

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Culinary Degree

Relevant Certification

Job description

WORLD OF SPECIALITY COFFEE Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

This is a full-time on-site role for a Pastry Chef.

The Pastry Chef will be responsible for preparing and baking a variety of pastries, desserts, and other baked goods.

Daily tasks include:

1. Planning and designing pastry menus
2. Ensuring all food preparation meets high quality standards
3. Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen
4. Monitoring ingredient stocks and placing orders as necessary
5. Hot pass duties

Qualifications:

1. Proficient in Bakery, Food Preparation, and Baking skills
2. Strong Cooking and Culinary Skills
3. Creativity and artistic ability in pastry design
4. Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow recipes
5. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
6. Good communication skills and team collaboration
7. Experience in a professional kitchen or culinary school training is a plus
8. Culinary degree or relevant certification is preferable

Salary: R plus, negotiable.

This is for a daily coffee shop with a small amount of pastry items on the menu. The work schedule is 45 hours a week, Monday to Sunday, with 5 days on and 2 days off.

Work Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 06:45 - 16:00
• Saturday: 06:45 - 14:00
• Sunday: 07:15 - 14:00
• Public Holidays: 07:15 - 13:00

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing