Cake & Pastry Chef
Job Summary
Aftermeal Cafe is seeking an experienced Cake & Pastry Chef to develop and produce a consistent range of cakes and pastries for their outlets. The candidate will work closely with management to refine recipes, manage production quality, and maintain food safety standards. Working hours are Monday to Saturday with Sunday off.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and produce consistent cakes and pastries
- Develop and refine recipes with management
- Maintain quality, hygiene, and food safety standards
- Monitor ingredients, yield, and wastage
Required Skills
- Minimum 2 years pastry production experience
- Strong knowledge of baking and cake assembly
- Ability to work independently
- Commercial production experience is a plus
Job Details
Prepare and produce cakes, pastries and desserts consistently
Apply your existing cake and pastry knowledge to develop products suitable for Aftermeal
Conduct product trials and refine recipes together with management
Adjust sweetness, texture, presentation and portion size based on feedback
Standardise recipes, production methods and portioning
Maintain consistent quality across every production batch
Monitor ingredient usage, yield, wastage and product shelf life
Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety
Train production assistants once recipes are finalised
Working Hours: Mon to Sat: 7:30am to 4:30pm (1 Hour Break) Sun: Off day
Requirements:
Minimum 2 years of professional cake or pastry production experience
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong practical knowledge of cake preparation, baking, assembly and finishing
Able to reproduce products consistently in larger quantities
Willing to receive feedback and refine products collaboratively
Responsible, organised and attentive to detail
Experience in central-kitchen or commercial production is an advantage
Formal pastry qualifications are helpful but not compulsory