Overview
Pastry Chef Jobs in Dammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia at Etqan Company
Title: Pastry Chef
Company: Etqan Company
Location: Dammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia
Overview of the job and the company
Join the desserts department team in a distinguished culinary kitchen operating in the Saudi market, where we are committed to offering a range of pastries and cakes using the finest ingredients and providing a luxurious guest experience. We are looking for a talented Cake and Pastry Chef with an artistic sense and leadership in a dynamic, collaborative environment to participate in preparing and designing a distinctive assortment of cakes and pastries at a professional level that meets our high standards and our scope of work in Dammam.
Main responsibilities
- Prepare, design, and bake luxurious cakes and pastries according to approved recipes and food quality and safety standards.
- Manage baking and decorating processes precisely to ensure consistency in taste, texture, and final presentation of products.
- Monitor ingredient stock and ensure essential materials are available, documenting needed orders for daily production.
- Develop new recipes and implement innovations in presentation and decoration to enhance the brand value.
- Adhere to food safety and cleanliness procedures according to HACCP systems and local regulatory authority.
- Collaborate with the rest of the culinary team and coordinate with the sales and planning departments to meet client and event needs.
- Prepare daily production, cost, and operational risk reports and propose improvements.
Qualifications and requirements
- Related university degree (Bachelor) with practical experience in the desserts department, preferably in a professional culinary environment.
- Experience of 3 to 7 years in preparing, baking, and decorating professional cakes and pastries.
- Location: Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.
- Full-time, with no obligations preventing punctuality and kitchen schedule adherence.
Required skills
- Mastery of cake and pastry decoration at a professional level with meticulous attention to detail and refined taste.
- Innovative and developmental skills with the ability to translate design ideas into tangible, high-quality products.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet event and banquet needs with high accuracy and speed.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, and safe handling of kitchen equipment and ovens.
- Effective communication and teamwork, coordinating with relevant departments.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries based on experience and competency.
- Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing training within a professional workshop.
- Supportive and motivating work environment within a desserts and pastry specialist team.
- Health insurance and possibly additional perks according to company policies.