Pastry Chef

Sunshine Specialty Food and Bakery Inc. (Hearts & Bells) is looking for a skilled and creative Pastry Chef to take ownership of our dessert and cake production. In this role, you will lead high-level pastry creation, craft visually stunning custom decorations, ensure strict quality control, and elevate our product offerings through innovation and technique.

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Tondo, Manila

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pastry & Custom Cake Creation: Prepare, bake, and assemble high-quality baked goods, specialty cakes, pastries, and custom desserts, strictly adhering to or enhancing brand recipes.
• Advanced Decorating & Finishing: Execute intricate decorating techniques (fondant work, piping, icing, glazing, and edible decorations) with precision and artistic flair.
• Ingredient & Recipe Management: Accurately measure, weigh, and mix ingredients using commercial equipment. Manage recipe scaling and assist with recipe development/refinement.
• Baking & Oven Mastery: Monitor baking processes precisely, ensuring correct oven temperatures, timings, and optimal product yield.
• Coffee Preparation: Assist in developing and preparing specialty coffee drinks and complementary beverages that pair well with the bakery's pastries, cakes, and desserts.
• Quality & Freshness Control: Maintain flawless product presentation, taste, texture, and visual appeal. Conduct quality assurance checks and monitor ingredient fresh dates and inventory.
• Kitchen Sanitation & Food Safety: Maintain strict cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards across the kitchen workspace, equipment, and storage areas.
• Display & Presentation: Ensure all finished products are styled and displayed in an attractive, appealing manner consistent with brand standards.