Bakery Chef

Mocha Café House

Vacancy Announcement

Bakery Chef

Restaurant Summary:

Mocha Café House is one of the leading coffee shops and Restaurants it also provides a brilliant and

relaxing atmosphere for people.

General Position Summary:

We are looking for a creative Bakery chef to be responsible for crafting delicious desserts and confectionery, designing seasonal menus, and developing new recipes for the pastry section of our kitchen. You should be passionate about baking and be inspired to create masterpieces that go beyond our customers’ expectations.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Operating and managing the pastry section of the kitchen and liaising with the executive and sous chefs to ensure a successful working environment.
• Preparing ingredients and handling baking and other kitchen equipment.
• Creating pastries, baked goods, and confections, by following a set recipe.
• Developing new recipes for seasonal menus.
• Decorating pastries and desserts to ensure beautiful and tasteful presentation.
• Meeting with customers to discuss details and planning of custom-made desserts and pastries for special occasions, such as weddings.
• Monitoring the stock of baking ingredients.
• Ordering new supplies, ingredients, and equipment for the pastry section, when needed, and within budget.
• Ensuring their section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations.
• Supervising and training staff members, when needed..

wledge and Experience:

• High school diploma.
• Post-secondary training at a culinary institution.
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking, or relevant field.
• 2 or more years’ experience working within the food industry as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or relevant role.
• Working knowledge of baking techniques and the pastry-making process.
• Creative ability with artistic skill in decorating cakes and other desserts.
• Keen attention to detail.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, and nutrition.
• Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings, when necessary.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, production environment.
• Speaks one of these languages (Somali- English – Arabic)

Success Factors:

To be successful in this role you must be well-versed in the culinary arts and adhere to strict standards of hygiene and cleanliness.

Conditions

This position is Full Time Job and is based in Hargeisa, Somaliland.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications by submitting a detailed CV

and Cover letter as a single document via Email: [email protected] to be received before

15th September, 2023 with the subject line ‘‘Pastry Chef, Mocha Café House”

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.