KAYA Creative
Pastry Chef
Sharjah, UAEPosted 4 days ago
- Salary
- AED 10k–18k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Mid level
- Field
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
We are looking for a skilled and creative Pastry Chef with strong experience in preparing a wide variety of desserts such as cheese cake, tiramisu, cinnamon rolls etc. We dont want a bakery chef with knowledge of breads only. The ideal candidate should be hands-on, consistent, creative, and capable of developing products suitable for a café environment. Key Responsibilities • Prepare a variety of desserts.. • Prepare cinnamon rolls, cookies, brownies, cheesecakes, tiramisu, and other baked items. • Create and develop new dessert and pastry recipes for the café menu • Prepare different creams, sauces, fillings, glazes, and toppings. • Ensure consistency in taste, texture, portion size, and presentation. • Develop seasonal and trending desserts and introduce new menu ideas. • Manage daily pastry production according to required quantities. • Maintain proper storage, labeling, stock rotation, and ingredient handling. • Monitor ingredient usage and minimize food waste. • Maintain excellent kitchen hygiene and food-safety standards. • Ensure pastry equipment and workstations are properly cleaned and maintained. • Coordinate with the kitchen and café team for daily production requirements. • Assist with ingredient ordering and maintaining appropriate stock levels. Requirements • Previous professional experience as a Pastry Chef not a BAKER • Strong knowledge of dessert, cinnamon rolls, and tiremisu. • Good understanding of baking techniques, temperatures, measurements, and ingredient handling. • Ability to create attractive, modern, café-style desserts. • Creative and able to contribute new recipes and product ideas. • Strong attention to detail and presentation. • Able to work independently and manage daily pastry production. • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced café or kitchen environment. • Knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety standards.
Requirements
Previous professional experience as a Pastry Chef not a BAKER. Strong knowledge of dessert, cinnamon rolls, and tiramisu. Good understanding of baking techniques, temperatures, measurements, and ingredient handling. Ability to create attractive, modern, café-style desserts. Creative and able to contribute new recipes and product ideas. Strong attention to detail and presentation. Able to work independently and manage daily pastry production. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced café or kitchen environment. Knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety standards.
Responsibilities
Prepare a variety of desserts. Prepare cinnamon rolls, cookies, brownies, cheesecakes, tiramisu, and other baked items. Create and develop new dessert and pastry recipes for the café menu. Prepare different creams, sauces, fillings, glazes, and toppings. Ensure consistency in taste, texture, portion size, and presentation. Develop seasonal and trending desserts and introduce new menu ideas. Manage daily pastry production according to required quantities. Maintain proper storage, labeling, stock rotation, and ingredient handling. Monitor ingredient usage and minimize food waste. Maintain excellent kitchen hygiene and food-safety standards. Ensure pastry equipment and workstations are properly cleaned and maintained. Coordinate with the kitchen and café team for daily production requirements. Assist with ingredient ordering and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
Skills
- Dessert preparation
- Cinnamon rolls
- Cheesecakes
- Tiramisu
- Baking techniques
- Ingredient handling
- Food hygiene
- Kitchen safety
- Product development
- Menu planning
- Stock management
- Food presentation
- Creams and fillings
- Glazes and toppings
- Fast-paced environment
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