Bakery Chef

Roles and responsibilities

1. Preparing and Creating Pastries and Desserts

• Baking: Preparing a variety of baked goods, including cakes, pastries, pies, tarts, cookies, and breads.
• Decorating: Applying various decorating techniques to cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts, such as piping, fondant, glazes, and edible decorations.
• Working with Chocolate: Melting, tempering, and molding chocolate for various uses in desserts, such as chocolate truffles, ganaches, or sculptures.
• Making Fillings and Creams: Preparing fillings, frostings, icings, and creams like custard, mousse, whipped cream, and ganache for cakes, cookies, and tarts.

2. Menu Planning and Recipe Development

• Recipe Creation: Developing new recipes, including conceptualizing unique desserts or updating traditional ones with a modern twist.
• Seasonal Menu Design: Designing menus that incorporate seasonal ingredients or holidays, creating dessert offerings that are fresh and relevant to the time of year.
• Customization: Creating custom cakes or pastries for special events like weddings, birthdays, or corporate functions, ensuring the design and flavors meet client specifications.

3. Quality Control

• Taste Testing: Regularly tasting products to ensure flavor and texture are consistent and meet high-quality standards.
• Presentation Checks: Inspecting all desserts before they are served to ensure they are visually appealing and meet presentation standards.
• Consistency: Ensuring that every batch of pastries and desserts is of the same high standard, whether produced for a single client or a large number of customers.

4. Inventory and Stock Management

• Ingredient Procurement: Managing the procurement of baking supplies and ingredients, keeping track of inventory levels, and ensuring fresh stock.
• Cost Control: Managing food costs and wastage, ensuring that ingredients are used efficiently and that production costs stay within budget.
• Storage and Preservation: Properly storing ingredients, baked goods, and desserts to maintain freshness and avoid spoilage.

Desired candidate profile

We are currently seeking a Bakery Helper and Cleaner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting with bakery operations and maintaining cleanliness in the bakery area. This is a full-time position, with 40 hours per week, located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of bakery items such as bread, pastries, and desserts
• Measure and weigh ingredients accurately
• Mix ingredients according to recipes and instructions
• Operate bakery equipment, including ovens, mixers, and dough sheeters
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Dispose of waste and maintain a clean and organized bakery area
• Stock and rotate ingredients and supplies
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards
• Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies when needed
• Collaborate with the bakery team to ensure timely production and delivery of bakery items
• Follow recipes and instructions to ensure consistency and quality of bakery products
• Assist with packaging and labeling bakery items for display and sale
• Provide excellent customer service to bakery customers when needed
  
  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a bakery or food production environment is preferred
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Ability to operate bakery equipment and machinery
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Physically fit and able to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in the bakery area