Transmed

Executive Chef

Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted 3 days ago

Salary
AED 9k–15k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Mid level
Field
Hospitality & Tourism
Work mode
On site

About the role

Responsible for preparing, developing, and producing a variety of bakery and pastry products while ensuring high-quality standards, consistency, and compliance with food safety requirements. Key Responsibilities • Prepare a variety of bakery products, including bread, croissants, pastries, and fermented dough products. • Prepare pastries and desserts, including cakes, tarts, mousses, and other specialty products. • Develop new recipes and improve existing products. • Follow approved recipes, measurements, and preparation procedures. • Monitor product quality, taste, appearance, and consistency. • Oversee baking, fermentation, and temperature control processes. • Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment and tools. • Follow food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards. • Monitor raw material usage and minimize production waste. • Coordinate with procurement and production teams to ensure ingredient availability. • Train and guide junior chefs and kitchen assistants when required. Qualifications & Requirements • 3–5 years of experience in pastry and bakery production. • Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts, Bakery, or Pastry. • Strong knowledge of baking techniques, dough preparation, and pastry production. • Ability to develop new recipes and innovative products. • Knowledge of food safety and HACCP standards. • Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively. • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in pastry and bakery production. Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts, Bakery, or Pastry. Strong knowledge of baking techniques, dough preparation, and pastry production. Ability to develop new recipes and innovative products. Knowledge of food safety and HACCP standards. Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively. Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare a variety of bakery products, including bread, croissants, pastries, and fermented dough products. Prepare pastries and desserts, including cakes, tarts, mousses, and other specialty products. Develop new recipes and improve existing products. Follow approved recipes, measurements, and preparation procedures. Monitor product quality, taste, appearance, and consistency. Oversee baking, fermentation, and temperature control processes. Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment and tools. Follow food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards. Monitor raw material usage and minimize production waste. Coordinate with procurement and production teams to ensure ingredient availability. Train and guide junior chefs and kitchen assistants when required.

Skills

  • baking techniques
  • dough preparation
  • pastry production
  • recipe development
  • food safety
  • HACCP
  • kitchen equipment maintenance
  • team training
  • time management
  • communication

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