Kenya Red Cross Society Executive Pastry Chef & Instructor Jobs
Responsibilities: Operate and manage the pastry section of a kitchen, working together with the other chefs
Prepare a variety of baked goods, decorate and present pastries offerings and baked goods in a tasteful and contemporary way and use of both traditional and modern recipes.
Meet with customers to discuss custom-made desserts or baked goods for special occasions
Ensure the bakery section of the kitchen adheres to health and safety regulations
Develop new seasonal recipes and menus and keep up with the latest trends
Create new and exciting desserts to renew the BIHC menus and engage the interest of learners and customers
Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation is of a professional nature.
Schedule staff, delegate tasks and oversee the workflow of the Pastry kitchen.
Monitor stocks for baking ingredients and make appropriate orders within budget
Maintain a clean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards
Teach at a diploma level in areas allocated by the Head of Academic Affairs
Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum
Prepare learning materials, schemes of work and maintain records to monitor students’ records, achievements and attendance.
Participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at building inter-disciplinary collaboration within the department.
Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments
Provide pastoral care and support to students
Network with other pastry chefs within the hospitality arena
Any other duties as may be assigned by management
Key Skills and Personal Attributes
Strong knowledge of modern trends in pastry preparation
Strong knowledge of subject areas combined with a broad subject background
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Proven record of ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively
Commitment to continuous professional development
Creativity to design new
and unique menu items to attract customers
Knowledge of how baking ingredients work together and how they can be used in creative ways
Excellent leadership skills to manage the pastry section and students in a kitchen.
Time management skills to deliver orders on schedule and avoiding wasting food
Physical strength and stamina to spend long hours standing and performing repetitive motions
Flexibility, since hours for a Pastry Chef may vary and include weekends, evenings and holidays
Minimum requirements on Education and Experience:
Diploma in related field of study/Baking & Pastry. Bachelor’s Degree in Areas of
Specialization/related field of study or Pastry Arts will be an added advantage.
5-10 years proven experience in five star international hotels, managing the pastry and bakery section, teaching experience would be an advantage
Proficiency in Microsoft office suites especially PowerPoint
A deep global understanding of commitment to and involvement in hospitality Industry
An absolute commitment to upholding the college values in particular, commitment:
to prioritize the needs of students
to act with integrity, authenticity and respect at all times
to secure continuous improvement and excellence
to focus on coaching and developing others to reach their full potential
demonstrated commitment to continuous personal development to improve achievement by focusing on the quality of instruction.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Red Cross Society Executive Pastry Chef & Instructor Jobs
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