Bakery & Pastry Chef Job

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Emerge Egress Consulting is a HR Management & Training Consulting Firm established in 2017 based in Nairobi. In essence it focuses in Recruitment, Business & Marketing Strategy and Training Programs for various sectors. We partner with clients in various industries and sectors in order to meet their various needs.

Role Objective

Our client, a leading hotel, is seeking a skilled and passionate Bakery & Pastry Chef to join its pastry team, contributing to the consistent production of high-quality pastries, desserts, breads, and baked goods within a creative and quality-driven kitchen environment that upholds the highest standards of food safety and presentation.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare pastry ingredients, materials, and specialized bakery equipment in readiness for daily production.
• Produce and present pastries, desserts, breads, and baked goods according to standard recipes and hotel quality standards.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organization across all pastry workstations and storage areas.
• Assist in controlling food costs by minimizing waste, monitoring usage, and supporting budget targets.
• Promote recycling practices and efficient use of ingredients to support cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health, and safety regulations at all times.
• Record and report incidents, accidents, equipment faults, and guest feedback to supervisors promptly.
• Escalate operational challenges or production issues to management without delay.
• Perform any other duties assigned to support the efficient operation of the pastry department.

  Job Specifications and Qualifications

• Diploma / Certificate in Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts/Production or related area.
• Minimum 3 years in pastry production in a busy hotel environment. as a Pastry Demi-CDP or CDP, ideally within a high-volume hotel or busy corporate hospitality environment.
• Knowledge in HACCP.

    Key Competencies

• Strong pastry and baking skills
• Creativity and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Reliability and strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn and take initiative

How to Apply

If interested in the position and meet the above requirements, kindly send your CV to the email careers@emergeegressconsulting.com and indicate the position applied for in the subject line. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.