PASTRY HEAD

Description

Position Summary: A leading café chain is seeking a Pastry Head to supervise and lead dessert production, ensuring quality and efficiency across the team. Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead and supervise pastry production and team. 2. Plan and prepare cakes, desserts, and bite-sized treats with attention to detail. 3. Optimize recipes and processes while ensuring hygiene and quality standards. JOIN OUR TEAM! A leading café chain is currently seeking a PASTRY HEAD to join our team at our Surco location. WORK SCHEDULE Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. One day off per week LOCATION Surco Branch – near Makro RESPONSIBILITIES \- Supervise and lead pastry department activities, ensuring adherence to scheduled production targets. \- Organize and assign tasks to the pastry team according to production requirements. \- Plan and supervise the preparation of cakes, desserts, and sweet and savory bite-sized treats. \- Supervise proper implementation of recipes, procedures, and established quality standards. \- Perform and supervise cake and dessert decoration and presentation, paying close attention to details and finishing touches. \- Monitor production timelines, portioning, presentation, and dispatch of products. \- Verify correct usage and functionality of pastry machinery, equipment, and utensils. \- Control appropriate use of ingredients and minimize waste and losses. \- Support recipe and process development and optimization to improve product efficiency and quality. \- Supervise compliance with food hygiene, handling, cleanliness, and order standards. \- Maintain proper inventory control of ingredients and promptly communicate supply needs. \- Train and guide subordinates on departmental processes and standards. \- Resolve production-related incidents and ensure timely order fulfillment. REQUIREMENTS \- Minimum 2 years of pastry experience; leadership or team supervision experience preferred. \- Completed or incomplete studies in Pastry, Baking, Confectionery, Culinary Arts, or related fields. \- Experience in preparing and decorating cakes, desserts, and sweet and savory bite-sized treats. \- Knowledge of and proficiency with pastry and baking machinery and equipment. \- Familiarity with good food handling and hygiene practices. \- Leadership, organizational, and teamwork skills. \- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality standards and meeting production deadlines. \- Manual dexterity and high attention to detail. \- Availability to work in the district of Santiago de Surco. \- Valid Food Handler’s Health Certificate. \- Immediate availability to start work. BENEFITS \- MYPE payroll registration from the first day of employment. \- Family allowance. \- Biweekly payments. \- Market-competitive remuneration. \- Excellent working environment. Salary: S/.2,500\.00 \- S/.2,800\.00 per month Workplace: On-site employment