Bakery & Pastry Cook

Job Title: Bakery & Pastry Chef
Company: Zenith Crown Suites
Location: Bahria Town Phase 8, Business District, Rawalpindi
Salary: PKR 60,000 – 75,000 per month
Experience: 3–5 years
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: On-site

Zenith Crown Suites is a 4-star luxury hotel apartment situated in Bahria Town Phase 8, Rawalpindi. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional guest experiences through premium hospitality, quality food, and professional service. We are currently seeking a skilled and creative Bakery & Pastry Chef to oversee the preparation of fresh bakery and pastry products. The ideal candidate will have strong technical baking skills and the ability to maintain consistent quality, taste, and presentation in a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities
- Prepare a wide variety of breads, buns, croissants, Danish pastries, cakes, cookies, muffins, and desserts.
- Create pastries, cream fillings, custards, mousses, frostings, and other dessert components.
- Produce breakfast bakery items and products for buffet and à la carte service.
- Ensure consistent taste, texture, appearance, and portion control across all bakery items.
- Follow standardized recipes and maintain proper production procedures.
- Prepare daily mise en place and production schedules aligned with hotel requirements.
- Operate bakery equipment such as ovens, mixers, and proofers safely and efficiently.
- Maintain proper temperature control, proofing, baking, cooling, and storage processes.
- Ensure freshness and appropriate storage of all bakery and pastry products.
- Monitor and control food costs while minimizing wastage.
- Track stock levels of essential ingredients including flour, yeast, dairy, chocolate, fruits, and nuts.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the bakery, pastry section, equipment, utensils, and workstations.
- Adhere strictly to food safety and sanitation regulations at all times.
- Assist in developing new bakery and pastry items for menus, buffets, events, and special occasions.
- Coordinate with the Head Chef and other kitchen departments to ensure timely production.
- Train and mentor junior bakery and pastry staff as needed.

Required Qualifications
- 3 to 5 years of professional experience as a Bakery Chef, Pastry Chef, or in a similar role.
- Strong practical knowledge of bakery and pastry production techniques.
- Good understanding of breads, cakes, pastries, desserts, and decorative methods.
- Experience working in hotels, restaurants, bakeries, or professional catering environments is preferred.
- Knowledge of baking temperatures, fermentation, proofing, and ingredient ratios.
- High attention to detail with a focus on presentation.
- Familiarity with food safety, hygiene, and proper storage procedures.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet production deadlines.
- Creative, disciplined, organized, and team-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Culinary diploma or professional certification in bakery or pastry arts is preferred but not mandatory if practical experience is strong.
- Specialized training in baking, pastry, or food safety is an advantage.

Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Accommodation provided
- Staff meals included
- Uniform provided
- Professional and supportive work environment
- Opportunities for career growth and development

This is a full-time, on-site position offering a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a prestigious luxury hotel’s culinary team. Candidates with a passion for baking and pastry arts who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply.