Premium Pastry Chef for High-Volume Events

Placements24; Bloemfontein; In loco; ZAR 240.000 - 360.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Well-equipped kitchen

Professional development

Creative team

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to lead dessert and baking operations for a busy catering kitchen. You will develop dessert menus, manage pastry production and maintain top hygiene standards while delivering visually stunning pastries for events.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of pastry experience, strong decorating skills, creative flair and a passion for culinary excellence, with the ability to coach junior staff and oversee inventory and equipment.

Competenze

• 3–5 years pastry experience in catering or hotel setting.
• Proven expertise in pastry techniques including cake decorating, chocolate work, and baking.
• Strong portfolio of artistic dessert designs and creative flair.
• Good understanding of baking science and ingredient interactions.

Mansioni

• Design and prepare high-quality pastries, cakes, breads, and desserts for catering events.
• Develop new and innovative dessert menus using seasonal ingredients and trends.
• Manage daily production schedule for the pastry section and ensure timely output.
• Maintain strict quality control and consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.
• Oversee pastry ingredient inventory, ordering, and stock rotation.
• Ensure pastry equipment and work areas are clean, organized, and sanitized.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to integrate desserts into event menus.
• Train and supervise junior pastry staff and provide mentorship.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations (HACCP).
• Manage pastry production costs, minimize waste, and optimize ingredient usage.

Conoscenze

Pastry techniques

Cake decorating

Chocolate work

Baking

Creative flair

Hygiene standards

Time management

Team leadership

Formazione

Diploma or certificate in Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to lead dessert and baking operations for a busy catering kitchen. You will develop dessert menus, manage pastry production and maintain top hygiene standards while delivering visually stunning pastries for events.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of pastry experience, strong decorating skills, creative flair and a passion for culinary excellence, with the ability to coach junior staff and oversee inventory and equipment.