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Pastry Chef

  • Cape Town
  • Salary: R15 000.00 - R25 000.00 Per Month (Negotiable)
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sectors: Hospitality
  • Reference: PCGM

Apply before Mar 25 2026 | 61 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Placement Point (Pty) Ltd

A very well established and reputable company requires a creative Pastry Chef.

In this hands-on role, you’ll focus exclusively on the pastry and decoration aspects of the clients products. We are looking for a visionary who can develop innovative recipes, ideas, and techniques to enhance our toppings, garnishes, and decorative elements.

  • Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or in dessert development, ideally in a Bakery, Patisserie environment (minimum 3-5 years preferred)
  • Formal qualification in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or a related field (e.g., diploma or certification from a recognized institution)
  • Strong knowledge of the dessert industry, including current trends, flavor science, and ingredient interactions
  • Expertise in pastry techniques, such as tempering chocolate, laminating dough, sugar work, and decorative piping
  • Ability to follow and adapt recipes precisely while executing creative ideas with flair
  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement
  • Excellent communication skills for sharing ideas, providing feedback, and collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • Team player who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting
  • Problem-solving mentality, with the ability to address challenges like ingredient substitutions or production inefficiencies
  • Food safety certification (e.g., HACCP or equivalent) is highly desirable 
  • Basic computer skills for recipe documentation and research.
  • Physical stamina to handle early morning shifts and kitchen demands.
  • Preferred Attributes
  • Passion for frozen desserts, with an eye for aesthetics and detail.
  • Creativity in fusing traditional pastry methods with modern twists.
  • Familiarity with sustainable sourcing and dietary adaptations (e.g., vegan, gluten-free options)

Candidate Requirements

REQUIRMENTS:

  • Proven experience as a pastry chef or in dessert development, ideally in a bakery, patisserie environment (minimum 3-5 years preferred)
  • Formal qualification in pastry arts, culinary arts, or a related field (e.g., diploma or certification from a recognized institution)
  • Strong knowledge of the dessert industry, including current trends, flavor science, and ingredient interactions
  • Expertise in pastry techniques, such as tempering chocolate, laminating dough, sugar work, and decorative piping
  • Ability to follow and adapt recipes precisely while executing creative ideas with flair
  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement
  • Excellent communication skills for sharing ideas, providing feedback, and collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • Team player who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting
  •  Problem-solving mentality, with the ability to address challenges like ingredient substitutions or production inefficiencies
  • Food safety certification (e.g., HACCP or equivalent) is highly desirable
  • Basic computer skills for recipe documentation and research
  • Physical stamina to handle early morning shifts and kitchen demands
  • Preferred Attributes
  • Passion for frozen desserts, with an eye for aesthetics and detail
  • Creativity in fusing traditional pastry methods with modern twists
  • Familiarity with sustainable sourcing and dietary adaptations (e.g., vegan, gluten-free options)

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