Assistant Pastry Chef

About the role

The Assistant Pastry Chef assists in the preparation, production, baking, and presentation of pastry and bakery products while maintaining the required standards of quality, consistency, cleanliness, food safety, and proper production procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and production of various pastry and bakery products
• Prepare and produce different types of bread and buns, including hamburger buns, hotdog buns, sandwich buns, dinner rolls, and other related products
• Accurately measure and prepare ingredients according to approved recipes and production standards
• Perform proper mixing, kneading, fermentation, proofing, shaping, baking, cooling, and storage of bread and pastry products
• Ensure consistency in the size, weight, texture, taste, color, and appearance of finished products
• Monitor dough preparation, proofing time, oven temperature, and baking time to achieve consistent product quality
• Assist in planning and completing daily production based on restaurant requirements, orders, and par levels
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the pastry/bakery area, equipment, tools, and storage areas
• Properly operate and care for mixers, ovens, proofers, scales, and other bakery equipment
• Follow food safety, sanitation, personal hygiene, and company standards at all times

About you

• At least 1–2 years of experience in pastry, bakery, or bread production, preferably in a hotel, resort, restaurant, or commercial bakery
• Experience in preparing bread, buns, and other yeast-based products is highly preferred
• Knowledgeable in dough preparation, fermentation, proofing, shaping, and baking techniques
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen and bakery equipment
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling practices
• Good attention to detail and consistency in product quality
• Physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Willing to work on shifting schedules, weekends, and holidays