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Pastry Chef

KAYA Creative · Sharjah, Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates

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We are looking for a skilled and creative Pastry Chef with strong experience in preparing a wide variety of desserts, pastries, and baked goods. The ideal candidate should be hands-on, consistent, creative, and capable of developing products suitable for a café environment.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare a variety of cakes, pastries, desserts, and sweets.Prepare donuts, cinnamon rolls, cookies, brownies, cheesecakes, tarts, and other baked items.Create and develop new dessert and pastry recipes for the café menuPrepare different creams, sauces, fillings, glazes, and toppings.Ensure consistency in taste, texture, portion size, and presentation.Develop seasonal and trending desserts and introduce new menu ideas.Manage daily pastry production according to required quantities.Maintain proper storage, labeling, stock rotation, and ingredient handling.Monitor ingredient usage and minimize food waste.Maintain excellent kitchen hygiene and food-safety standards.Ensure pastry equipment and workstations are properly cleaned and maintained.Coordinate with the kitchen and café team for daily production requirements.Assist with ingredient ordering and maintaining appropriate stock levels.RequirementsPrevious professional experience as a Pastry Chef / Baker.Strong knowledge of cakes, desserts, donuts, cinnamon rolls, pastries, and sweets.Good understanding of baking techniques, temperatures, measurements, and ingredient handling.Ability to create attractive, modern, café-style desserts.Creative and able to contribute new recipes and product ideas.Strong attention to detail and presentation.Able to work independently and manage daily pastry production.Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced café or kitchen environment.Knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety standards.