Pastery Chef

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Assistant Pastry Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high-volume, multi-menu food operations and a strong understanding of HACCP standards. This role is crucial in ensuring the highest quality and safety of pastry production for our inflight catering services.

Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure all meals are produced in accordance with menu specifications with minimal waste
- Monitor and ensure that work is done according to airline specifications and HACCP standards
- Oversee the meal preparation process and conduct on-the-job training for subordinates
- Establish control standards and procedures for bakery items
- Schedule the rostering of manpower to match the production plan
- Ensure proper maintenance of kitchen equipment, report faulty ones, and ensure plans for replacement are undertaken
- Ensure safe kitchen practices in accordance with company safety regulations
- Establish and control standards of bakery items and procedures in preparation
- Ensure compliance with laid-down hygiene standards by the company, airlines, and public health authorities
- Ensure all meals are produced in accordance with agreed composition, weight, and quality as detailed in the menu specification and avoid food wastage
- Control, direct, and train staff within the flight kitchen to achieve maximum effectiveness
- Support the Executive Chef in meal presentation to airline representatives
- Ensure compliance with all house rules and report non-compliance immediately
- Ensure all kitchen practices are safe and in accordance with company safety regulations
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Customer satisfaction
- Compliance with chefs' recipes and specified menus
- Timely preparation of meals
- Adherence to internal guidelines, policies, and strategies
- Compliance with HACCP rules
- Effective job rotation plan implementation
- Successful succession planning

Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a Pastry Chef in high-volume, multi-menu food operations
- Culinary degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualification
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with HACCP implementation
- Excellent knowledge of raw materials yields and best usage practices
- Strong people and process management skills
- Basic computer skills
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken