Job Description
\n\t\t\t\tWe are seeking a skilled and creative Pastry Chef & Baker to lead the pastry section of our kitchen and contribute to the overall culinary excellence of our Cake Fairy Shop. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in baking and pastry arts, with a passion for crafting high-quality, visually appealing baked goods. This role involves preparing a wide variety of breads, pastries, and desserts, developing seasonal recipes, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tDuties and Responsibilities
\n\t\t\t\t– Oversee and manage the pastry section of the kitchen, collaborating closely with other chefs and kitchen staff- Prepare a variety of baked goods including breads, pastries, cakes, and specialty items- Mix, knead, and prepare doughs and fillings according to established recipes and techniques- Decorate and present pastries and baked goods in an appealing and creative manner- Monitor inventory levels and place orders for ingredients, supplies, and equipment as needed- Ensure the pastry and bakery section complies with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations- Develop innovative and seasonal recipes that align with the caf\u00e9\u2019s brand and customer preferences- Review daily production sheets to plan and execute the required variety of baked goods- Prepare and bake items in accordance with caf\u00e9 recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines- Maintain accurate kitchen logs and records to ensure compliance with food safety programs and standards<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tQualifications and Experience
\n\t\t\t\t– Degree or Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or a related field- Minimum of 2 years\u2019 hands-on experience in a professional bakery or pastry kitchen- Proven expertise in preparing and presenting a wide range of baked goods and pastries- Strong understanding of baking techniques, ingredient functionality, and food safety standards- Excellent and demonstrable training skills, with the ability to mentor junior staff and support team development- Creative flair for recipe development and product innovation- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment- Strong organizational and time management skills<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tHow to Apply
\n\t\t\t\tSubmit Application letter, Profile(optional) and detailed CVs to recruitment@cakefairy1.comor Submit at Cake Fairy Shop (13th and 14th Avenue Along R Mugabe Way)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"recruitment@cakefairy1.comor","_company_name":"Cake Fairy ~~ 0","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.cakefairy1.com","_company_tagline":"About Cake Fairy ~~ 0 A fast growing baking supplies retail company.","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-categories":[27],"job-types":[30],"class_list":{"0":"post-3103","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-bulawayo","7":"job-type-contractor"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/3103","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3103"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=3103"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=3103"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=3103"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}