Pastry Baker – Full-time Position

About the role

The Pastry‑Bakery professional will work full‑time on‑site at the Escoffier Luxury Institute Mauritius, preparing and baking a wide range of pastry and bakery products for the institute’s culinary programmes and customers.

Key responsibilities

• Measure, mix and bake viennoiseries, cookies, breads and other baked goods following standardized recipes.
• Operate ovens, mixers and other baking equipment while monitoring baking times and temperatures.
• Apply finishing techniques such as glazing, decorating and plating to ensure consistent quality and presentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic work environment in compliance with food safety regulations.
• Manage inventory of ingredients and supplies, ordering and stock rotation as needed.
• Support recipe development, assist in training sessions or demonstrations, and collaborate with the culinary team to meet production schedules.

Required profile

• Strong bakery and baking skills with a proven ability to produce high‑quality pastries and breads.
• Competence in food preparation, accurate ingredient measurement and handling according to recipes.
• Experience preparing cookies and other pastry items with attention to texture, flavour and presentation.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards and kitchen sanitation practices.
• Previous experience in a professional pastry kitchen or bakery environment is highly beneficial.
• Certificate or diploma in pastry, baking or culinary arts is an advantage.
• Excellent time‑management, attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced team.

Required skills

• Baking
• Pastry preparation
• Viennoiserie production
• Cookie baking
• Artisan and specialty bread making
• Food safety compliance
• Kitchen sanitation
• Inventory management
• Operation of baking equipment (ovens, mixers)