Emerge Egress Consulting is a HR Management & Training Consulting Firm established in 2017 based in Nairobi. In essence it focuses in Recruitment, Business & Marketing Strategy and Training Programs for various sectors. We partner with clients in various industries and sectors in order to meet their various needs.
Role Objective
Our client, a leading hotel, is seeking a skilled and passionate Bakery & Pastry Chef to join its pastry team, contributing to the consistent production of high-quality pastries, desserts, breads, and baked goods within a creative and quality-driven kitchen environment that upholds the highest standards of food safety and presentation.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare pastry ingredients, materials, and specialized bakery equipment in readiness for daily production.
- Produce and present pastries, desserts, breads, and baked goods according to standard recipes and hotel quality standards.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organization across all pastry workstations and storage areas.
- Assist in controlling food costs by minimizing waste, monitoring usage, and supporting budget targets.
- Promote recycling practices and efficient use of ingredients to support cost-saving initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health, and safety regulations at all times.
- Record and report incidents, accidents, equipment faults, and guest feedback to supervisors promptly.
- Escalate operational challenges or production issues to management without delay.
- Perform any other duties assigned to support the efficient operation of the pastry department.
Job Specifications and Qualifications
- Diploma / Certificate in Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts/Production or related area.
- Minimum 3 years in pastry production in a busy hotel environment. as a Pastry Demi-CDP or CDP, ideally within a high-volume hotel or busy corporate hospitality environment.
- Knowledge in HACCP.
Key Competencies
- Strong pastry and baking skills
- Creativity and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Good teamwork and communication skills
- Reliability and strong work ethic
- Willingness to learn and take initiative
If interested in the position and meet the above requirements, kindly send your CV to the email careers@emergeegressconsulting.com and indicate the position applied for in the subject line. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.