The position is responsible for preparing, baking, finishing and presenting a wide variety of cakes, pastries and desserts.
The role requires specialised pastry-making skills to maintain consistent product quality, support daily production requirements and contribute to ongoing product and menu development.
Duties and Responsibilities•Keeping abreast of product innovation trends and how they could apply to St.
Louis.•Constantly reviewing the St.
Louis product range and introducing current products and improvements.•Handling daily pastry production, including croissant and Danish pastry preparation, lamination, proofing, finishing and baking.•Preparing, baking, decorating and presenting a variety of cakes,
pastries and desserts in accordance with established recipes and quality standards.•Maintaining smooth pastry kitchen workflow, time management and daily operational coordination.•Managing production schedules and ensuring all items are prepared to meet service requirements.•Monitoring the quality, consistency and presentation of finished pastry products.•Ensuring strict compliance with food safety standards, hygiene policies and workplace health and safety requirements.•Supporting product innovation, supplier management, menu development, product testing and workflow improvements within the pastry kitchen.•Coordinating with the kitchen team to maintain effective communication and smooth operations.