Job Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE Directly responsible for all  kitchen functions, creating menu, submit technical sheets, preparation and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of staff on methods of cooking,preparation, plate presentation, portion control. Contributes in the profitability of the Restaurant and the company.
Key Responsibilities:  
- Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes.
- Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers.
- Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting.
- Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget.
- Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking.
- Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently.     
- Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel.
- Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards.
- Assist in the day-to-day operations of a bakery or pastry kitchen.
- Collaborate with the head baker on daily tasks and schedules and oversee other pastry chefs or kitchen staff in the absence of the head pastry chef.