Position: Pastry Chef / Baker

Industry Sector: Hospitality

Remuneration: Kshs. 18,000 Net

Employment Nature: Full-time

Location: Airport Area, Nairobi

Primary Mandate

We are seeking a creative and disciplined Pastry Chef / Baker to drive the daily production of high-quality confectionery and baked goods. Your primary objective is to execute established recipes with absolute precision while maintaining high standards of visual presentation. From scaling ingredients and monitoring specialized ovens to frosting custom cakes and managing inventory, you will ensure our display cases remain fully stocked with fresh, appealing choices. Operating within a busy airport ecosystem, this role requires exceptional time management, an eye for detail, and strict compliance with food safety protocols.

Core Workstreams

Culinary Production & Design

• Bake a diverse catalog of products including breads, pastries, donuts, muffins, and artisan desserts according to specification.

• Prepare base components such as specialized fillings, glazes, icings, and gourmet sauces from scratch.

• Apply creative decoration techniques to cakes and individual desserts to guarantee consistent market appeal.

• Adjust baking schedules, oven temperatures, and proofing times based on daily volume demands.

Kitchen Governance & Food Safety

• Maintain sterile work environments, storage areas, and baking equipment in strict accordance with food safety regulations.

• Audit incoming ingredients for absolute freshness and systematically rotate stock to minimize waste.

• Monitor the mechanical performance of industrial mixers, slicers, and proofers, reporting maintenance issues early.

• Conduct precise stock-takes and communicate raw material deficits to the supervisor to prevent production gaps.

Operational Synergy

• Collaborate with the kitchen crew to fulfil large customer orders promptly during peak transit hours.

• Pitch innovative design concepts and flavour combinations for seasonal menus and holiday promotions.

• Adapt to flexible shift patterns, including weekends and holidays, to support continuous airport operations.

Expertise Profile

The Essentials

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of active experience in a high-volume hotel, commercial bakery, supermarket, or café kitchen.

• Domain Skills: Proven competence in scratch-baking, structural dessert assembly, and modern pastry presentation.

• Compliance: Solid grounding in standard culinary hygiene and safe industrial equipment handling.

Required Competencies

• Creative Flair: A natural talent for precise icing, piping, and aesthetic product display.

• Resilience: Ability to maintain speed and precision under high pressure within a fast-moving kitchen.

• Team Synergy: A positive, collaborative attitude coupled with the reliability to work independently when needed.

• Value Addition: A formal Certificate or Diploma training in Pastry and Baking is highly desirable.

The Value Proposition

• Dynamic Setting: Refine your skills within a unique, high-traffic airport hospitality branch.

• Creative Expression: Direct input into menu expansion and seasonal product prototyping.

• Skill Advancement: Hands-on mastery of large-scale commercial baking equipment and premium ingredients.

Submit your CV for the Pastry Chef / Baker role. Make sure your profile clearly details your 1+ years of commercial baking experience and any formal pastry certifications.

Apply now to elevate our culinary standards.