Job Description:
The Bakery Chef in Hamilton is responsible for preparing a wide range of baked goods including breads, pastries, cakes, and specialty desserts in a hotel, café, or commercial kitchen. This role involves recipe development, dough preparation, baking, decorating, and ensuring consistent product quality. The Bakery Chef must manage ingredient inventory, oversee kitchen sanitation, maintain equipment, and collaborate with other chefs for menu planning and seasonal offerings.
Creativity and precision are key, particularly when crafting custom cakes or theme-based desserts for events. The chef is expected to follow food safety regulations, monitor baking times and temperatures, and reduce food waste through efficient practices. The role may involve early morning or night shifts depending on baking schedules. Team leadership, particularly in training junior pastry staff or apprentices, is often part of the role in larger kitchens.
Job Requirement:
Education: Certificate or diploma in Baking & Pastry Arts
Experience: Minimum 2 years in a bakery or pastry kitchen
Skills: Dough handling, cake decoration, oven operation, creative presentation
Other Requirements: Early shift availability, knowledge of hygiene standards, artistic flair
