Pastry Chef Job Description

Pastry Chef Job Description Template

We are looking for a creative pastry chef to be responsible for crafting delicious desserts and confectionery and developing new recipes for the pastry section of our kitchen.

Pastry Chef Responsibilities:

• Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, pies, bread etc.
• Create new and exciting desserts
• Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc
• Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc
• Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking
• Supervise and motivate pastry assistants
• Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel
• Maintain cooking stations and adhere to health and safety standards

Pastry Chef Requirements:

• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking, or relevant field.
• 2 or more years’ experience working within the food industry as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or relevant role.
• Working knowledge of baking techniques and the pastry-making process.
• Creative ability with artistic skill in decorating cakes and other desserts.
• Keen attention to detail.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, and nutrition.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, production environment.