Pastry Chef

Job description / Role

Pastry Chef for a Cake Bakery kitchen in Dubai

Company Overview
Elles - L’s Boutique Bakery is a bespoke cake house specializing in customized cakes and cookies for events, businesses and special occasions. In addition, we provide everyday baked goods (comfort cakes, cookies, brownies, muffins, cake pops…etc) and desserts for both individual and businesses. We do not have a display shop, our kitchen is a production kitchen for baked goods and sweets.
Position Overview:
As a Pastry Chef, you will play a vital role in the preparation, baking, and decoration of a variety of cakes, pastries, and bakery items. You will also be responsible to test and create new items.
You will contribute to the smooth operation of the kitchen and ensure that our products meet the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities:
Preparation and Baking:
• Preparing the necessary ingredients for cake and pastry recipes.
• Measure, mix, and blend ingredients according to recipes.
• Operate and monitor baking equipment, ovens, and other kitchen tools.
• Monitor baking times and temperatures to ensure optimal results.
• Assist in the creation of new cake and bakery product ideas.
• Responsible for aiding in the creation and/or supervision of cakes and custom cookies/cupcakes for holidays and special events
• Propose to develop new products, update recipes & maintain as required as per the instructions of the management.

Cake Decoration:
• Assist in cake decoration, including icing, frosting, and piping. Experience in working with fondant is a plus, but not a necessity.
• Ability to crumb coat cakes using butter cream
• Follow specific design instructions to achieve desired cake decorations.
• Participate in creative discussions and contribute ideas for unique cake designs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the cake decoration area.

Quality Control and Presentation:
• Ensure that all cakes, pastries, and bakery items meet quality and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, following food safety guidelines.
• Assist in inventory management, including monitoring stock levels and reporting shortages.

Collaboration and Teamwork:
• Work closely with the kitchen staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Communicate effectively with team members regarding tasks, special orders, and any concerns.

Nationality Preferred: Any Nationality.
Company provides visa, house & transport allowance, insurance, free birthday cake ( for up to 2 birthdays), and a happy and healthy working environment.

Salary:
AED 3,000 to 4,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: housing, transportation, visa

Requirements

• A strong foundation in baking, cake decoration, and pastry making is required.
• Prior experience ( 1-2 years) in a bakery or similar environment is preferred.
• Ability to bring creative ideas to cake designs and decorations.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate measurements, quality control, and visually appealing presentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with the head chef and other team members.
• Willingness to work as required in a bakery business.
• Familiarity with food safety and hygiene practices to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Ability to commute, as location of the bakery is in DIP1

About the Company

Customized cakes, pops & cupcakes for all events.