Job Description

A Pastry Chef de Partie (also known as the Pastry Chef of a Section ) is a chef responsible for managing a specific section of the kitchen that focuses on desserts and pastries. When specialized as a Cake Decorator , this role takes on the artistic and technical tasks involved in crafting and decorating cakes, making them both visually appealing and delicious.

Here's an overview of the role of a Pastry Chef de Partie - Cake Decorator :

Responsibilities:

• Cake Baking :
• Preparing, baking, and assembling cakes from scratch or pre-prepared bases. This includes understanding different types of cakes such as sponge, chiffon, genoise, and mousse cakes.
• Ensuring the cakes are baked to perfection with the right texture, flavour, and moisture.
• Cake Decoration :
• Frosting and Icing : Applying various types of frostings (buttercream, fondant, ganache, royal icing, etc.) smoothly or with decorative patterns.
• Piping : Using piping bags and nozzles to create intricate designs, borders, and lettering.
• Fondant Work : Rolling, shaping, and sculpting fondant into intricate designs, including flowers, figurines, or abstract shapes.
• Airbrushing : Using airbrush techniques to add depth, shading, and colour to cake designs.
• Edible Painting : Hand-painting designs on cakes using edible paints to add fine details or create artistic effects.
• Sugar Crafting : Creating edible decorations from sugar, such as sugar flowers or glass-like sugar sculptures.
• Design Creativity :
• Conceptualizing and designing custom cakes for special occasions like weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, or themed events.
• Collaborating with clients to ensure their vision is met, while balancing practicality and creativity.
• Pastry Section Management :
• Organizing the pastry station and ensuring all ingredients, tools, and equipment are available and in good condition.
• Maintaining consistency in taste, texture, and presentation of all pastry items.
• Training and supervising junior staff or commis in pastry techniques and cake decoration.
• Quality Control :
• Ensuring the cakes not only look stunning but also taste great, balancing flavours, textures, and aesthetics.
• Checking that all finished cakes meet the kitchen's standards for quality, consistency, and appearance.
• Innovation and Trends :
• Keeping up with the latest cake decoration trends (e.g., naked cakes, drip cakes, geometric designs, etc.) and incorporating them into creations.
• Experimenting with new techniques, flavours, and ingredients to push creative boundaries.
• Time Management :
• Meeting deadlines for cake orders, especially when managing multiple orders at once for high-demand events.
• Ensuring cakes are completed on time and with adequate time for any last-minute adjustments.
• Health and Safety :
• Ensuring that all kitchen hygiene and food safety standards are strictly followed, especially when working with perishable ingredients like dairy and eggs.
• Keeping the workspace clean and organized to prevent cross-contamination or accidents.

Skills and Qualities:

• Attention to Detail : Cake decorators need an eye for detail to create intricate and beautiful designs.
• Creativity : The ability to visualize and execute artistic cake designs that meet client specifications and are aesthetically pleasing.
• Steady Hands : Precision and control are required for piping, sculpting, and intricate decorations.
• Pastry Knowledge : A deep understanding of pastry techniques, flavour pairings, and baking principles.
• Time Management : The ability to work efficiently to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Teamwork : A Pastry Chef de Partie often works as part of a larger kitchen brigade, so collaboration and communication with other chefs are important.

Career Path:

This position can lead to higher roles within the kitchen, such as:

• Head Pastry Chef : Overseeing the entire pastry section and creating dessert menus.
• Executive Pastry Chef : Managing pastry operations for multiple outlets or a large hotel/restaurant.
• Entrepreneur : Starting your own cake decorating or pastry business.

A Pastry Chef de Partie - Cake Decorator combines the precision of baking with the artistry of design, creating stunning cakes that are as visually impressive as they are delicious.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?38,000.00 - ?44,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Experience:

• total work: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 15/11/2024
Expected Start Date: 25/10/2024