Pastry Cook

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Pastry Cook to join our team.

Your expertise in preparing a variety of mouthwatering desserts and pastries, combined with your creative flair in developing unique tastes and recipes, will be essential in delighting our customers.

As an ideal candidate, you should have a strong background in culinary arts and a genuine passion for creating sweet and delectable treats.

Your commitment to upholding health and safety standards is crucial to ensuring the highest quality of service to our clients.

By delivering exceptional culinary experiences, we aim to enhance customer satisfaction and foster the growth of our clientele.

Join us in creating memorable moments through the art of pastry-making.

Objectives of this role

• Create and prepare recipes for a wide range of goods, such as cakes, cookies, and pies
• Develop new and exciting desserts for our fixed menu and seasonal menus
• Manage the pastry section of Good vanilla’s kitchen, liaising with the executive and sous chefs to ensure a successful working environment
• Meet with clients to discuss custom-made desserts and pastries for special occasions, such as weddings and birthdays
• Ensure the pastry section of Good vanilla’s kitchen adheres to all safety and health regulations
• Identify staffing needs, and supervise and train new pastry assistants and bakers when necessary

Responsibilities

• Create various pastries and other confections by following recipes
• Decorate pastries using a variety of different icings and toppings
• Order new supplies, ingredients, and equipment for the kitchen’s pastry section
• Prepare ingredients and handle baking equipment
• Create and design custom-made desserts and pastries according to client specifications
• Monitor the stock of baking ingredients and equipment

Skills and qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of baking and pastry-making techniques
• Artistic skill in decorating desserts
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles and food preparation standards
• Strong leadership skills and an ability to provide clear instructions to other members of the pastry staff
• Familiarity with a range of baking and other kitchen equipment
• Excellent communication skills and an enthusiasm for teamwork

Preferred qualifications

• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, or relevant field
• Experience as a pastry chef, baker, or a related role
• Strong sense of culinary creativity with attention to detail
• Experience in a managerial or leadership role
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings when necessary
• Experience baking with ingredient limitations, such as gluten-free and sugarless pastries