Job Description

Job Summary:
The Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing, baking, and finishing a wide variety of pastries, desserts, breads, and other baked goods. This role requires precision, creativity, and adherence to recipes and presentation standards while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and bake pastries, cakes, breads, tarts, cookies, and other baked goods according to recipes and production schedules.

• Assist in the creation of new dessert items, seasonal specials, and display pieces.

• Measure, mix, and prepare doughs, batters, fillings, icings, and glazes.

• Monitor oven temperatures, baking times, and overall product quality.

• Decorate and finish desserts to required presentation standards.

• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of workstations and baking equipment.

• Ensure proper storage of ingredients and finished products to maintain freshness.

• Follow all food safety and hygiene regulations.

• Assist in inventory management and ordering of pastry ingredients and supplies.

• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to meet service deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Pastry Cook or in a professional bakery setting preferred.

• Knowledge of baking techniques, dessert decoration, and food safety practices.

• Strong attention to detail and creativity.

• Ability to follow recipes precisely and consistently.

• Good organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required.

• Culinary or pastry school training is preferred, but not always required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods.

• Lift and carry up to 25 kg (55 lbs).

• Work in a warm, fast-paced kitchen environment.

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