Pastry Chef

**Job Title**: Pastry Chef

Location: Andheri

The Pastry Chef is responsible for creating a wide variety of baked goods, desserts, and confections, from classic pastries to innovative desserts. This role involves designing and executing high-quality baked items, managing the preparation process, and maintaining strict standards for presentation, flavor, and texture. The Pastry Chef works closely with kitchen staff and ensures that all bakery and dessert operations align with health and safety regulations.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Pastry Production**: Prepare, bake, and present a wide range of pastries, desserts, bread, cakes, and other baked goods. Ensure that all items are produced to the highest standards of quality, taste, and presentation.
- **Recipe Development**: Create new and innovative recipes for the bakery and dessert menus. Experiment with flavors, techniques, and presentation to continuously improve the offerings.
- **Menu Planning**: Collaborate with the head chef or management team to plan and update the dessert and bakery menu. Ensure that offerings are seasonal, diverse, and aligned with customer preferences.
- **Ingredient Management**: Oversee the selection, measurement, and mixing of ingredients to ensure consistency in taste and texture. Monitor the quality of ingredients and ensure that the freshest products are used.
- **Team Collaboration**: Work closely with other kitchen staff and chefs to ensure smooth coordination of kitchen operations. Train and supervise junior pastry chefs, assistants, and kitchen helpers.
- **Health and Safety Compliance**: Ensure that all baking and preparation processes comply with food safety and hygiene standards. Maintain a clean and organized workspace and enforce proper storage of ingredients.
- **Quality Control**: Maintain strict attention to detail, ensuring all products meet the bakery's quality standards. Conduct taste tests and adjust recipes as needed to maintain consistency.
- **Inventory and Cost Control**: Manage pastry supplies, ensuring that stock levels are maintained and waste is minimized. Monitor and manage the pastry department budget to control costs while maintaining product quality.
- **Customer Interaction**: Occasionally interact with customers to discuss special orders, custom cakes, or specific dietary requests. Provide guidance on dessert selection and offer customized solutions.
- **Special Events**: Create custom desserts and pastries for special events such as weddings, parties, and corporate functions. Ensure timely delivery and high-quality execution of all special orders.
- **Innovation and Trends**: Stay up to date on the latest trends in pastry and dessert making. Continuously innovate and introduce new techniques, flavors, and concepts to keep the menu fresh and exciting.
- **Training and Development**: Provide ongoing training to junior pastry chefs and assistants, helping them develop their skills and understanding of pastry techniques and trends.

**Qualifications**:

- Diploma or degree in Pastry Arts, Baking, or Culinary Arts.
- Proven experience as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, including cake decoration, bread making, and confectionery.
- Ability to create and follow complex recipes with attention to detail and precision.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Creative flair and passion for creating innovative and visually appealing desserts.
- Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

**Experience**:

- pastry chef: 4 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person