Head Pastry Chef
Job overview
Company Snapshot
Divi Resorts Aruba is an established collection of beachfront resort properties on Eagle Beach, known for warm Caribbean hospitality. Divi Resorts offers a structured, dependable workplace where team members can build a stable, long-term career.
Position Highlights
Head Pastry Chef. Running the pastry shop, your core purpose is to deliver fresh breakfast pastries, desserts and cakes that meet the resort's standards every day. You will plan production from the schedules, follow recipe cards, prepare dessert specials and displays, handle pre-ordered cakes and manage the pastry inventory and supplies.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive food ingredients and supplies from the main kitchen and pantry as required for daily operations
- Review production schedules to determine food requirements, including variety and quantity needed
- Prepare breakfast pastries daily
- Maintain and follow recipe cards for all specific tasks in the pastry shop
- Check daily dessert specials and prepare the display
- Check the cake request board daily for upcoming pre-ordered cakes
- Maintain and record inventory, request stock, and estimate daily and weekly supply needs
- Ensure cleanliness of work areas, utensils and kitchen equipment, with proper set-up, breakdown and cleaning of the work area
Requirements, Skills & Traits
Requirements:
EPI culinary diploma or equivalent with 2 years in a similar position. Can understand and speak English and Spanish. Able to work different shifts. Must have a valid Health Card. Must hold a Dutch passport or a valid work permit.
Core Skills:
Confectionery and cake preparation and decoration. Pastry production planning and recipe management. Inventory recording and supply estimation. Food safety and HACCP guidelines.
Soft Skills:
Creative with a strong eye for detail and presentation. Organized and dependable in managing daily production.
Success Metrics
Breakfast pastries, desserts and displays are ready on time and to standard, pre-ordered cakes are delivered as requested, inventory is accurate, and the pastry shop meets food safety and cleanliness standards.
Benefits
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Full Attendance and Year-End Bonus
- Vacation Savings Plan
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Training and Education, or Course, Allowance
Employment Culture & Growth
At Divi Resorts Aruba, the pastry shop supplies breakfast, desserts and celebration cakes across the resorts. This role offers creative ownership of the pastry program within an established resort group, with a training and education allowance that supports your continued development.
How To Apply
Send your Cover Letter and CV to email recruiter@megaresorts.com or pass by the HR Office located at the Tamarijn Beach Resort
Benefits
- Compensation & Financial Benefits Competitive pay, bonuses, pension, or other financial benefits.
- Growth & Development Career progression, training, mentoring, or professional development.
- Health & Wellness Health coverage, wellness support, or related employee programs.
- Time Off Paid vacation, public holidays, personal leave, or wellness days.
- Workplace Perks Staff discounts, meals, transport, or other workplace extras.
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