Head Pastry Chef

4 weeks ago

Bukidnon, Philippines The VITO Consulting Group Inc. Full time

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage the daily operations of the pastry commissary kitchen

  • Ensure the consistent production of high- quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods for distribution to various outlets or locations

  • Oversee the kitchen staff, maintain hygiene and safety standards, support menu development, and ensure efficient use of ingredients and labor

  • Stay current with all bakery and dessert trends in the industry and ensure they are reflected in final products

  • Implement and make sure that the set standards are being met consistently, regarding all finished products and buffet/outlet standards

  • Work closely with the Head of Purchasing and Cost Control to stay informed about any issues affecting kitchen production

  • Monitor the staff's attendance, ensuring that all section of the Pastry commissary kitchen is efficiently manned

  • Assist in creating systems and procedures to achieve an orderly and organized operation

  • Ensure that all his staff meets the required production output of the day

  • Implement and maintain orderly, organized and systematic operation of the Pastry/Bakery Section

  • Report any concerns regarding equipment and ensure that all requisitions for the section is done correctly, and by the set time, according to business needed before approving them

  • Report any Engineering issues and ensure that the correct paperwork are completely filled out

  • Ensure strict implementation of the Kitchen's opening and closing procedure

  • Identify training opportunities within the section to enhance and develop the culinary knowledge and skills of the team

  • Monitor inventory, assist with ordering, and ensure optimal use of raw materials to reduce waste

  • Ensure compliance with all health, hygiene, and food safety regulations

  • Maintain proper storage, labeling, and rotation of products according to FIFO standards

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Formal culinary or pastry education preferred

  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a pastry kitchen, with at least 1 to 2 years in a managerial role

  • Strong knowledge of classic and modern pastry techniques, can work with Sugar, Breads and Chocolate showpieces

  • Experience in high-volume production or commissary kitchen settings is highly desirable

  • Excellent leadership, organizational skills and oral and written communication skills

  • Knowledge of food safety and HACCP standards

  • Computer Literate

  • Must be willing to work in Valencia, Bukidnon

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