Assistant Pastry Chef

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Assistant Pastry Chef to support our Pastry Chef in creating high‑quality pastries, desserts, cakes and baked goods. The role involves assisting daily kitchen operations while upholding strict standards of quality, hygiene and presentation.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Pastry Chef in preparing pastries, cakes, desserts, breads and other baked products.
• Measure and prepare ingredients accurately according to recipes and production requirements.
• Help with decorating, plating and presentation of desserts and pastries.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen and workstations.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards at all times.
• Monitor ingredient stocks, report shortages and store items properly to preserve freshness.
• Operate and maintain pastry equipment safely.
• Support product development and testing of new items when required.

Required profile

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in a pastry, bakery, hotel, restaurant or catering environment.
• Knowledge of pastry and baking techniques and ability to follow recipes precisely.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Strong attention to detail, quality and presentation.
• Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods.
• Culinary or pastry‑related certification is an advantage.

Required skills

• Pastry and baking techniques
• Food safety and hygiene practices
• Accurate ingredient measurement and recipe execution
• Operation of pastry equipment