Pastry Cook

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, cakes, breads, desserts, and speciality items. - Assist in the hot kitchen when required (sauces, breakfast items, light meals, plating support). - Ensure high standards of food presentation and consistency. - Maintain cleanliness and organisation of both pastry and assigned hot kitchen sections. - Monitor stock levels and support inventory control. - Follow standardized recipes and portion control guidelines. - Adhere strictly to food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards. - Support the Head Chef during peak service periods. Requirements: - Certificate or Diploma in Food Production, Pastry & Bakery, or Culinary Arts. - Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a busy hotel, restaurant, or commercial kitchen. - Proven experience in both pastry section and hot kitchen operations. - Strong understanding of baking techniques and basic hot kitchen skills. - Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks. - Creative, detail-oriented, and highly organised. - Team player with strong communication skills.