48 Bakeries jobs in South Africa
Marketing Director : Bakeries - Cape Town HQ
Posted 8 days ago
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We are PepsiCo
PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.
In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.
Responsibilities
The purpose of the job is to enable and build the growth potential of the Bakeries BU. The person will fulfil the marketing lead for this extensive portfolio. A high degree of co-ordination will be expected of the incumbent in developing strategy and executing plans to build national brands within the context of regional dynamics. The incumbent will bring in-market, in-category market capability and ensure more strategic coherence and more synergies across the portfolio offerings that do exist today.
Practical Tips:
- Responsible for brand development, brand building, category growth strategy for full suite of brands and sub-categories across South Africa.
- This marketing leader would be responsible for Category strategy with GM alignment, AOP planning and translation into Marketing Strategy, marketing campaigns and activation plans for the category.
- Own and drive brand equity, SOM and appropriately launch new brands or brand extensions, in conjunction with Commercialisation and R&D.
- Liaise with SA CMO in developing and utilizing the support marketing ecosystem, developing and deepening consumer intimacy programmes, and building out consumer engagement platforms.
- The role incumbent will partner with Regional Bakery leadership teams to develop on the ground and BTL support for the Bakery GMs in each region.
- Lead innovation agenda for growth and market relevance.
- Leadership of external stakeholders (agencies) and internal leadership of cross functional teams.
- Works within the SA CMO matrix marketing organisation, and aligned to AMESA marketing as required. PepsiCo marketing principles are followed in utilizing the marketing ecosystem, developing and deepening consumer intimacy programmes, driving the innovation agenda with Commercialisation, and building out consumer engagement platforms utilizing TCP and other PepsiCo templates.
Accountabilities:
- Set strategic agenda and commercials plans to accelerate growth, in alignment with the Category GM and the SSA CMO
- Leads development of the long term strategic frame work for SA, including portfolio strategy and pricing strategy. Partners with key functions to build and share the best internal and external thinking.
- Business Performance - Decision (D) Leads, directs, and controls marketing policies, programs, and activities to meet business objectives for local brand portfolio. Creates effective and efficient brand support and prioritizes brand investments in line with long term strategies and growth objectives. Decision rights are per SA Marketing agreed DICE.
- Align Brand calendars with GTM and DX teams
- Strategic Business Planning - Decision (D), Execute (E)
- Supports delivery of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) - Decision (D)
- Leads PSP translation to the effective Annual Operating Plans in category local brands.
- Develops communication strategy for pportfolio brands - Decision (D), Execute (E)
- Drives investments efficiency across SA via strategic partnerships, relevant activations and by lifting and adapting proven models.
- People Management - Decision (D), Execute (E)
- Leads, coaches and develops team members to sustainably deliver against long term strategic goals.
- Drive SOM gains in priority categories
- Deliver NR & NOPBT growth targets with Category GM
- Drive Brand Health & Loyalty metrics with SA CMO and SA Insights & Analytics Senior Director
- Execute Innovation & Pipeline priorities with Commercialisation and R&D partners
- Management of complex matrix of internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications
- 8 – 10 years experience in brand marketing, preferably within FMCG
- Honours (4 year) Degree in Marketing or Business Management/ Economics with a focus on Marketing, Masters a plus
- Track record of developing and deploying effective communication assets across all media channels.
- Relevant experience in managing agency relationships (creative, digital, media buying)
- Provide assumptions for long term brand growth, planned innovation, promotional guideline
- Proven portfolio management
- Proven leadership skills
- Functional Excellence, recognized by peers and leaders in previous roles
- Demonstration of strategy and commercial track record on complex portfolio
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Excellent commercial acumen and demonstrated ability to deliver results
- Strong expertise and skills in Brand Purposeful positioning, TCP and 360 Brand communications
- Experience in Digital and programmatic content
- Strong Innovation skills
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence a broad set of senior stakeholders
- Strong matrix management skills
- Agency management
- Demonstrated ability to lead a large team
“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"
- 8 – 10 years experience in brand marketing, preferably within FMCG
- Honours (4 year) Degree in Marketing or Business Management/ Economics with a focus on Marketing, Masters a plus
- Track record of developing and deploying effective communication assets across all media channels.
- Relevant experience in managing agency relationships (creative, digital, media buying)
- Provide assumptions for long term brand growth, planned innovation, promotional guideline
- Proven portfolio management
- Proven leadership skills
- Functional Excellence, recognized by peers and leaders in previous roles
- Demonstration of strategy and commercial track record on complex portfolio
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Excellent commercial acumen and demonstrated ability to deliver results
- Strong expertise and skills in Brand Purposeful positioning, TCP and 360 Brand communications
- Experience in Digital and programmatic content
- Strong Innovation skills
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence a broad set of senior stakeholders
- Strong matrix management skills
- Agency management
- Demonstrated ability to lead a large team
“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"
The purpose of the job is to enable and build the growth potential of the Bakeries BU. The person will fulfil the marketing lead for this extensive portfolio. A high degree of co-ordination will be expected of the incumbent in developing strategy and executing plans to build national brands within the context of regional dynamics. The incumbent will bring in-market, in-category market capability and ensure more strategic coherence and more synergies across the portfolio offerings that do exist today.
Practical Tips:
- Responsible for brand development, brand building, category growth strategy for full suite of brands and sub-categories across South Africa.
- This marketing leader would be responsible for Category strategy with GM alignment, AOP planning and translation into Marketing Strategy, marketing campaigns and activation plans for the category.
- Own and drive brand equity, SOM and appropriately launch new brands or brand extensions, in conjunction with Commercialisation and R&D.
- Liaise with SA CMO in developing and utilizing the support marketing ecosystem, developing and deepening consumer intimacy programmes, and building out consumer engagement platforms.
- The role incumbent will partner with Regional Bakery leadership teams to develop on the ground and BTL support for the Bakery GMs in each region.
- Lead innovation agenda for growth and market relevance.
- Leadership of external stakeholders (agencies) and internal leadership of cross functional teams.
- Works within the SA CMO matrix marketing organisation, and aligned to AMESA marketing as required. PepsiCo marketing principles are followed in utilizing the marketing ecosystem, developing and deepening consumer intimacy programmes, driving the innovation agenda with Commercialisation, and building out consumer engagement platforms utilizing TCP and other PepsiCo templates.
Accountabilities:
- Set strategic agenda and commercials plans to accelerate growth, in alignment with the Category GM and the SSA CMO
- Leads development of the long term strategic frame work for SA, including portfolio strategy and pricing strategy. Partners with key functions to build and share the best internal and external thinking.
- Business Performance - Decision (D) Leads, directs, and controls marketing policies, programs, and activities to meet business objectives for local brand portfolio. Creates effective and efficient brand support and prioritizes brand investments in line with long term strategies and growth objectives. Decision rights are per SA Marketing agreed DICE.
- Align Brand calendars with GTM and DX teams
- Strategic Business Planning - Decision (D), Execute (E)
- Supports delivery of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) - Decision (D)
- Leads PSP translation to the effective Annual Operating Plans in category local brands.
- Develops communication strategy for pportfolio brands - Decision (D), Execute (E)
- Drives investments efficiency across SA via strategic partnerships, relevant activations and by lifting and adapting proven models.
- People Management - Decision (D), Execute (E)
- Leads, coaches and develops team members to sustainably deliver against long term strategic goals.
- Drive SOM gains in priority categories
- Deliver NR & NOPBT growth targets with Category GM
- Drive Brand Health & Loyalty metrics with SA CMO and SA Insights & Analytics Senior Director
- Execute Innovation & Pipeline priorities with Commercialisation and R&D partners
- Management of complex matrix of internal and external stakeholders
Future Leaders Development Programme: Bakeries Manufacturing
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It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Future Leaders Development Programme
The Tiger Brands Future Leaders Development Programme is a 24-month enhanced development programme which aims to recruit bachelor’s degree / BTech graduates who demonstrate the potential to reach leadership positions in the organisation. FLDP’s are selected to join various disciplines across our business and are taken through a structured combined learning programme which intends to prepare them for key roles within the organisation. Get ready to ignite your tomorrow by joining our future leaders’ programme. Exciting opportunities are available for graduates in Engineering, Marketing, Finance (CA)SA stream, Supply Chain, IT and so on.
What are we looking for in a Tiger Brands Future Leaders Development Programme candidate?
Successful applicants in the programme should have a desire to build a career with a leading FMCG company, have a sound academic record at an accredited institution and recently have completed their 3rd or 4th year tertiary qualification.
Future Leaders must have displayed the potential for high achievement and innovation throughout their qualification, have not worked full time (for more than 1 year, not including workplace experience) in their field of study, must be computer literate in MS Word and Excel and have a valid driver’s license.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
The type of qualifications that are viewed favorably to enter the graduate programme include:
- All qualifications related to: Bakeries Manufacturing - BSc Food Technology/ Science)
- 65% Academic Average
- Citizen in the country of hire
- A relevant bachelor’s degree
- High levels of ambition and self-motivation, supported by a strong desire for a career in FMCG, within Tiger Brands
- Leadership and team working capabilities
- Must have displayed the potential for high achievement and innovation throughout their qualification
- Have not worked full time (more than 1 year, not including workplace experience) in their field of study
- Recent graduate from a tertiary institution in South Africa
- Work authorization in the country for which application is being submitted
- Geographical mobility – you will move to different locations throughout the training programme and you will need to relocate
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- CV
- Matric Certificate
- ID
- Academic Transcripts
- Must have a valid driver’s license
In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Seniority level
- Seniority level Internship
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Management and Manufacturing
- Industries Manufacturing
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#J-18808-LjbffrCategory Lead: Grains & Bakeries - Cape Town HQ-ZAF
Posted 9 days ago
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Overview
We are PepsiCo. PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Our mission is to create more smiles with every sip and every bite. In South Africa (SA), our products are across the region, and PepsiCo SA employs more than 13,000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.
We are PepsiCo. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we drive positive action for the planet and people with sustainability at the centre of growth and value creation.
RoleCategory Lead: Grains & Bakeries - Cape Town HQ-ZAF
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Join to apply for the Category Lead: Grains & Bakeries - Cape Town HQ-ZAF role at PepsiCo.
Responsibilities- Co-create and execute customer & shopper centric solutions for the entire PepsiCo Grains & Bakeries portfolio across MT & TT Channels to enable growth, win against competition, and be seen as a trusted advisor by customers per Advantage Monitor (TAG) priorities.
- Create and enable implementation of toolkits for key strategic priorities: Category Visions, PERFECT STORE shopper principles, Category Development Fund (CDF), data and digitization.
- Elevate standards from foundational to good and ultimately best-in-class.
- Lead a team of Category Managers for Grain & Bakeries aligning strategy Category growth pillars to drive shopper loyalty and market share.
- Deliver tactics to drive conversion into the category, basket size, PO1.
- Drive category strategy that delivers against the business unit must-win battles.
- Build trusted advisor status for Grains & Bakeries across MT & TT customers, ensuring Win-Win for PepsiCo and Retailers in shopper decisions.
- Analyze data sets to provide category insights on drivers of performance for the category and top MT & TT customers; provide benchmarking, strategies and tactics for growth opportunities.
- Create customer-centric category visions leveraging the DX operating model (Identify, Engage, Convert, Optimize) to gain alignment and support from stakeholders to enable Category Captaincy and long-term partnership.
- Lead Category Reviews end-to-end to achieve category growth for MT & TT customers while ensuring PepsiCo wins versus competitor.
- Support customers on long-term strategy reviews with end-to-end connected plans that incorporate shopper insights, category management and shopper marketing.
- Secure trusted advisor status by demonstrating PepsiCo's insight and thinking and drive long-term win-win solutions for PepsiCo and customers through shopper and channel-centric strategies and plans.
- Tertiary Qualification in a Commercial, Business or Statistical field with FMCG experience and at least 3 years’ experience across data analysis, strategy creation, category management.
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Interpersonal and influencing skills
- Teamworking skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Methodical and logical approach
- Ability to plan work and meet tight deadlines
- Mathematical ability
- Ability to analyse, model and interpret data
- Advanced customer and internal sales data experience
- Experience in marketing and/or Category Management
- Advanced knowledge of the end-to-end GTM value chain from production to shelf
- Results oriented
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act
#J-18808-LjbffrCategory Lead: Grains & Bakeries - Cape Town HQ-ZAF
Posted 9 days ago
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Overview
We are PepsiCo
PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.
In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore, and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.
ResponsibilitiesCore Commercial Goals:
- To co-create and execute customer & shopper centric solutions for the entire PepsiCo GRAINS & BAKERIES portfolio across both MT & TT Channels, which will enable growth acceleration for PepsiCo, winning versus competition and be seen as a trusted advisor by customers as per Advantage Monitor (TAG) priorities.
- To create and enable implementation of toolkits for key strategic priorities, namely Category Visions, PERFECT STORE shopper principles, Category Development Fund (CDF), data and digitization.
- Overall, the role will enable the elevation of standards from ‘foundational’ to ‘good’ and ultimately to ‘best-in-class’.
Accountabilities:
- Lead a team of Category Managers for GRAIN & BAKERIES aligning strategy Category growth pillars to drive shopper loyalty & market share.
- Deliver tactics to drive conversion into the category, basket size, PO1.
- Drive category strategy that delivers against the business unit must win battles.
- Build trusted advisor for GRAINS & BAKERIES across MT & TT customers, demonstrating knowledge and strategic thinking and alignment that ensures Win-Win for both PEP and Retailer across key shopper decisions.
- Analyse multiple data sets to provide category insight on drivers of performance of both the overall GRAINS & BAKERIES category and top MT & TT customers, providing benchmarking, strategies and potential tactics to capitalise on mutually beneficial growth opportunities.
- Create customer centric category visions leveraging the DX operating model (Identify, Engage, Convert, Optimize) to gain alignment and support from stakeholders, both internally and externally to enable Category Captaincy and long-term partnership.
- Lead Category Reviews end to end to achieve category growth for MT & TT customers, while ensuring PepsiCo wins versus competitor.
- Support customers on long term strategy reviews with end-to-end connected plans that incorporate shopper insights, category management and shopper marketing suite.
- Secure trusted advisor status by demonstrating PepsiCo's insight and thinking and drive long term win-win solutions for PepsiCo and the customer through shopper and channel centric strategies and plans.
Qualifications
- Tertiary Qualification in a Commercial, Business or Statistical field coupled with previous exposure to FMCG environment (Understanding of the retailer landscape, and instore challenges) and at least 3 years’ experience across data analysis, strategy creation, category management.
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Interpersonal and influencing skills
- Teamworking skills
- Written and verbal communication skills to take others with and act on asks
- A methodical and logical approach
- The ability to plan work and meet tight deadlines
- A good level of mathematical ability
- The ability to analyse, model and interpret data
- Advanced customer and internal sales data experience
- Experience in marketing and/or Category Management
- Advanced knowledge of the end to end GTM value chain from production to shelf – including optimization
- Results orientated
“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"
Core Commercial Goals:
- To co-create and execute customer & shopper centric solutions for the entire PepsiCo GRAINS & BAKERIES portfolio across both MT & TT Channels, which will enable growth acceleration for PepsiCo, winning versus competition and be seen as a trusted advisor by customers as per Advantage Monitor (TAG) priorities.
- To create and enable implementation of toolkits for key strategic priorities, namely Category Visions, PERFECT STORE shopper principles, Category Development Fund (CDF), data and digitization.
- Overall, the role will enable the elevation of standards from ‘foundational’ to ‘good’ and ultimately to ‘best-in-class’.
Accountabilities:
- Lead a team of Category Managers for GRAIN & BAKERIES aligning strategy Category growth pillars to drive shopper loyalty & market share.
- Deliver tactics to drive conversion into the category, basket size, PO1.
- Drive category strategy that delivers against the business unit must win battles.
- Build trusted advisor for GRAINS & BAKERIES across MT & TT customers, demonstrating knowledge and strategic thinking and alignment that ensures Win-Win for both PEP and Retailer across key shopper decisions.
- Analyse multiple data sets to provide category insight on drivers of performance of both the overall GRAINS & BAKERIES category and top MT & TT customers, providing benchmarking, strategies and potential tactics to capitalise on mutually beneficial growth opportunities.
- Create customer centric category visions leveraging the DX operating model (Identify, Engage, Convert, Optimize) to gain alignment and support from stakeholders, both internally and externally to enable Category Captaincy and long-term partnership.
- Lead Category Reviews end to end to achieve category growth for MT & TT customers, while ensuring PepsiCo wins versus competitor.
- Support customers on long term strategy reviews with end-to-end connected plans that incorporate shopper insights, category management and shopper marketing suite.
- Secure trusted advisor status by demonstrating PepsiCo's insight and thinking and drive long term win-win solutions for PepsiCo and the customer through shopper and channel centric strategies and plans.
FMCG Machine Technician (Electrician/Millwright - Bakeries) â Cape Town
Posted 9 days ago
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Must be able to read and understand electrical diagrams.
Be able to do electrical fault finding.
Be experienced with LT Control.
Be able to fabricate and wire Electrical control panels.
Experience on working on Pneumatics 70% of work.
Must be able to read and understand pneumatic diagrams.
Understand air flow control.
Must have experience with Tig and Arc welding.
Be able to fabricate steel structures and brackets especially stainless steel.
Be able to service and repair valves.
Based in Cape Town and to do extensive travelling
QUALIFICATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Electrical experience with Pneumatics
Be able to work and know hand tools as well electrical portable equipment.
Be safety aware knowing correct PPE to be worn.
Must have a code 8 drivers license.
Willing to travel a lot between provinces accommodation provided.
Millwright/Electrician Trade Test.
Minimum N3
Pastry Chef
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SUMMARY:
Our Client is looking for a Pastry Chef to join their team
Recruiter:
IntelliStaff
Job Ref:
JHB /RD
Date posted:
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Location:
Franschhoek, South Africa
Salary:
MR Monthly
SUMMARY:
Our Client is looking for a Pastry Chef to join their team
POSITION INFO:
Area/Location: Franschhoek, Cape Town
Main Responsibility:
Responsible for creating a variety of high-quality baked goods and desserts while ensuring consistency, quality, and creativity across all pastry operations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepare and design a wide range of pastries, desserts, and other baked goods for the restaurant menu.
- Develop innovative pastry and dessert offerings for seasonal menus and special events.
- Monitor food quality and presentation, ensuring alignment with the standards set by the Head Chef; correct any inconsistencies as needed.
- Collaborate in the development and testing of new pastry items, taking into account seasonal ingredients, guest preferences, and current trends.
- Assist the Head Chef in planning and executing special event menus and promotional offerings.
- Adhere to and enforce FIFO (First-In-First-Out) practices for food storage to ensure optimal freshness and minimal waste.
- Conduct routine inventory checks and place orders for pastry ingredients and kitchen tools as required.
- Manage kitchen waste and food costs through effective portioning, waste reduction, and spoilage control.
- Comply with all hotel and company policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations.
- Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience as a dedicated pastry chef in a professional kitchen.
- In-depth knowledge of food and beverage service standards.
- Expertise in pastry techniques and dessert preparation.
- Proficiency in inventory management and cost control.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly creative and artistic, with a passion for developing distinctive pastries and desserts.
- Matric Certificate (or equivalent)
- Diploma or certification in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or a related field
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Temporary
- Job function Management and Manufacturing
- Industries Advertising Services
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SUMMARY:
Recruiter:
Phoenix Recruitment
Job Ref:
JHB /DB
Date posted:
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Location:
Pretoria, South Africa
Salary:
Monthly
SUMMARY:
Luxury Hotel in the Pretoria (Kameeldrift) area is looking for a Pastry Chef .
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced candidate, with demonstrate expertise in making desserts, baking pastries and artisanal breads.
POSITION INFO:
Duties:
Oversee the daily production of desserts, pastries and artisanal breads, ensuring consistent quality and presentation to meet the standards.
Demonstrate the ability to handle baking volumes during peak periods, efficiently meeting the demands of guests.
Ensure a steady supply of fresh pastries and breads
Efficiently manage multiple tasks, including pastry production and inventory management
Plan to meet demand and maintain smooth operations.
Demonstrate quick thinking and problem-solving skills to address any challenges that arise during baking or service.
Create innovative and seasonal pastry menus
Uphold the highest standards of pastry quality, ensuring that all products meet standards.
Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines, sanitation standards, and food handling practices.
Requirements:
Grade 12
Formal Qualifications.
At least 3 – 4 years’ experience as a Pastry Chef in a high-end hotel or restaurant.
Exceptional baking skills
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to guide and inspire staff.
Ability to work under pressure and deliver exceptional results during busy periods.
Multi-tasking abilities and excellent organizational skills to manage pastry production and staff effectively.
Teaching and training abilities to develop the skills of junior pastry chefs and bakery staff.
Creativity and passion for pastry arts
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Management and Manufacturing
- Industries Advertising Services
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Pastry Chef
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A Pastry Chef prepares a variety of desserts, pastries or other sweet goods. Your skill in baking high quality treats should be matched by your creativity to develop new amazing tastes and recipes. A pastry chef is well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations. They must adhere to health and safety standards to provide clients with the best possible serving. The goal is to enhance customer satisfaction so that we can maintain and expand our clientele.
Pastry Chef Responsibilities Include:- Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes.
- Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers.
- Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting.
- Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget.
- Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking.
- Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently.
- Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel.
- Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards.
- Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or relevant role.
- Great attention to detail and creativity.
- Organizing and leadership skills.
- Willingness to replenish professional knowledge.
- In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition.
- Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)
- Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field.
Pastry Chef
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About the role
We are looking for a creative Pastry Chef to lead our pastry department. As a Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for preparing a variety of desserts, pastries, and baked goods. Your duties will include creating new recipes, managing inventory, and ensuring high quality and presentation standards.
Duties and responsibilities- Designing and executing dessert menus
- Managing pastry supplies and inventory
- Training and supervising pastry staff
- Ensuring compliance with food safety standards
- Collaborating with the Head Chef for menu development
If you are passionate about pastry arts and have a creative flair, we would love to hear from you!
#J-18808-LjbffrPastry Chef
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Manages all day-to-day operations of the pastry and bakery section of the kitchen.
Coordinates activities of Commis Chefs engaged in confectionary reparation.
Inspecting raw materials before use and record observations on the checklist.
Supervise and coordinate all pastry and dessert preparation and presentation.
Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread, following traditional and modern recipes as per the function sheet or menu requirements.
Prepare any pastries for special dietary needs per function, conference, or event.
Check and ensure times are noted for mid-morning and afternoon tea times.
Decorate pastries and desserts using different types of icings, toppings and ensure the food presentation is beautiful and exciting.
Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
Produce daily baked goods including but not limited to artisan breads and rolls, muffins, laminated Danish, laminated croissants and doughnuts based on the pre-approved menu and within budget parameters.
Create new and exciting desserts to renew menus and engage the interest of customers
Develop, design, or create new ideas and items for the pastry kitchen.
Ensure excellent quality throughout the dessert offerings, following the standard operating procedures and photos.
Ensure the highest quality product leaves the kitchen at service times.
Ensure the buffet section is always kept full, from the start to the end of the function, irrespective of the amount of people at the function.
Effective advanced planning and preparation is very important, ensure that you are ready for any unplanned catering.
Ensure the FIFO principle is maintained when taking stock out of the refrigerators
Ensure proper preparation and maintenance of clean & hygienic workstation
Have open communication with the Executive Chef and of the Head Chef should there be delays in food preparation for any occasion
Ensuring the quality and care of equipment and products as per manufacturer standards and procedures and train junior staff on using equipment correctly.
Requirements:
Grade 12 or equivalent
Diploma from a culinary school would be an advantage.
At least 1 - 3 years experience in a high volume or full-service hotel as a Pastry Chef or similar role with referrals.
Able to write, read and speak English.
Sound knowledge of food safety standards and procedures is desirable.
Great attention to detail and creativity.
Great teamwork skills with excellent communication skills.
Time management skills
Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless)
Able to recognize superior quality products, presentations and flavours
Passionate about baking and cooking in a lively, fast-paced working environment.
Able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
Physically fit, able to stand for long periods, walk long distances, able to lift, carry and pull