Pastry Cook

Work closely with his supervisor department head on determining the quantity of food purchased and prepared for daily business with a view to exercise the maximum control on wastage and achieve optimum profitability.
Organizing and prioritizing daily production schedules
To ensure that the entire product has been delivered and to inform his supervisor of any short delivery and also to check if any products are not the standard of quality required.
Coach and inform other staff on any new menu, new method, special events and follow up on any problems or situation that needs improvement.
Perform any duties or tasks as assigned by management.
Support and deliver inductions and training of all new employees as and when required (e.g. bar making, truffle rolling, production etc.)
Creating world-class chocolate products
Ensuring equipment is maintained and properly serviced
Ensuring a clean, efficient, well designed and well maintained production area

Previous work experience as a Chocolatier with minimum 2 years’ experience in chocolate or pastry production role and a chocolatier certification. Exceptional skill with chocolate including moulded pieces, truffles, desserts and showpieces. Successful incumbent must have good basic food knowledge of English and ideally has worked and lived in Turkey and is familiar with local laws and market. Additionally, should demonstrate:

• Creativity, imagination and artistic ability

• Strong communication skills

• Solid organization skills and attention to detail

• Knowledge of fine food and consumer trends and sector competition