he Bakery Chef is responsible for preparing a wide variety of baked goods, such as breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, and specialty desserts. They combine culinary creativity with precision to craft high-quality products, manage baking schedules, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and ensure all items meet food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and bake a variety of baked goods including bread, pastries, cookies, cakes, and pies.
- Decorate and present baked items attractively.
- Develop new recipes or modify existing ones to suit customer preferences and trends.
- Monitor ingredients, inventory, and order supplies as needed.
- Ensure all baking processes comply with health, hygiene, and safety regulations.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of baking area and equipment
- Proven experience as a bakery chef or pastry chef.
- Strong knowledge of baking techniques and pastry arts.
- Creativity and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with professional kitchen equipment and sanitation standards.
- Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
- Good time management and organizational skills.
- Fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Requires standing for long periods and lifting heavy items (e.g., flour bags, trays).
- May involve early shifts starting before dawn.