helps prepare, bake, and decorate pastries, desserts, and other baked goods under the supervision of a pastry chef or senior baker. They assist with various tasks, including measuring ingredients, mixing dough, operating kitchen equipment, and ensuring a clean and organized workspace. They may also be involved in plating desserts, monitoring inventory, and training new assistants. Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing ingredients: Measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes, preparing doughs, and ensuring proper handling of ingredients.
- Baking: Operating ovens, monitoring baking times, and ensuring proper cooking temperatures.
- Decorating: Applying frosting, fillings, and decorative elements to pastries and desserts.
- Maintaining cleanliness: Keeping the pastry kitchen and equipment clean and organized, following food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Monitoring inventory: Keeping track of ingredients and supplies, reporting shortages to the chef, and assisting with storage.
- Assisting with plating and presentation: Arranging desserts on plates or in display cases for optimal presentation.
- Training: Assisting in the training of new pastry assistants.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Baking and pastry knowledge: Understanding of basic baking techniques, pastry recipes, and ingredient properties.
- Attention to detail: Ensuring accuracy in measurements, baking times, and decorative elements.
- Creativity and artistic flair: For decorating pastries and desserts, according to JobHero.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment: Maintaining efficiency and organization during busy service periods.
- Teamwork and communication skills: Working effectively with other kitchen staff and following instructions from senior chefs.
- Physical stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Food safety and hygiene knowledge: Understanding and adhering to proper food safety and hygiene practices, according to Jobed.ai.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Php470.00 - Php500.00 per day
Benefits:
- Opportunities for promotion
- Paid training
- Pay raise
- Promotion to permanent employee
Work Location: In person
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