Modern Indian Assistant Pastry Chef

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and innovative Modern Indian Pastry Chef to elevate our culinary offerings with authentic and contemporary Indian desserts and baked goods. In this role, you will craft exquisite pastries, cakes, and confections that celebrate the rich flavors and vibrant traditions of Indian cuisine. Your creativity, culinary expertise, and attention to detail will inspire memorable dining experiences for our guests. We're hiring a Pastry Chef to own the pastry and bakery program under our Executive Chef. You'll create desserts that bring Indian flavors (cardamom, saffron, jaggery, rose, jasmine) into refined, plated fine-dining dishes. You'll also produce at volume for private dining and large events.

Duties

• Prepare a diverse range of Indian-inspired baked goods, pastries, cakes, and confections, ensuring high-quality standards are met consistently
• Develop and adapt recipes that blend traditional Indian flavors with modern pastry techniques
• Decorate cakes and desserts with intricate designs, utilizing advanced cake decorating skills to create visually stunning presentations
• Manage food production processes efficiently, maintaining high-volume output without compromising quality or safety standards
• Package baked goods attractively for retail sale or catering purposes, ensuring proper food handling and presentation
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively, including mixers, ovens, pastry tools, and refrigeration units
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace in compliance with food safety management protocols, adhering to hygiene standards at all times
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely service delivery while upholding excellent customer service standards
• Follow recipes meticulously to ensure consistency in flavor, appearance, and quality across all products
• Assist in inventory management by monitoring ingredients stock levels and placing orders as needed for continuous production

Experience

• Formal culinary or pastry education (diploma or degree in bakery and pastry arts).
• 5+ years in professional pastry, with progression from commis to demi chef de partie or higher.
• Experience running a pastry section in a high-volume or luxury setting: fine dining, hotel, resort or cruise.
• Strong plated-dessert, bakery, chocolate and sugar-work fundamentals.
• A disciplined approach to production, with the ability to scale for events without losing quality.
• Experience training junior cooks.
• Interest in Indian flavors (experience with Indian sweets is a plus).
• ServSafe certification, or the ability to get it.

Join us as a Modern Indian Pastry Chef where your culinary artistry will delight guests through innovative desserts rooted in tradition. Bring your passion for baking, your mastery of Indian flavors, and your commitment to excellence—help us create unforgettable culinary experiences!

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person