Cake Decorator (Old Harbour, St. Catherine, JM) - Pastree Pro Ja

Job Summary

We are looking to hire a skilled Cake Decorator to design and decorate cakes according to customers’ specifications and preferences. The Cake Decorator’s responsibilities include taking customers’ cake orders, recording instructions and special requests, providing suitable recommendations on cake decorations and designs, and packaging bakery items. You should also be able to store all bakery products in accordance with proper product handling procedures to ensure freshness and prevent contamination.

To be successful as a Cake Decorator, you should keep abreast of the latest styles, techniques, and trends in cake decoration. Ultimately, a top-notch Cake Decorator should be able to demonstrate creativity, attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills.

Cake Decorator Responsibilities:

• Consulting with customers to discuss desired cake designs and cake decorating ideas for specialty cakes.
• Designing and decorating cakes according to customers’ specifications.
• Decorating regular bakery items according to established bakery standards.
• Assisting baking staff with the production of standard bakery items.
• Producing different kinds of icing, frosting, and cake fillings based on cake type and customer preferences.
• Ensuring that the display refrigerators are cleaned, polished, and fully stocked with cakes, pastries, and desserts.
• Taking inventory of baking and decorating supplies and ordering new stock as required.
• Cleaning and sanitizing all work areas and ovens as well as baking and decorating equipment.

 Cake Decorator Requirements:

• High school diploma or Certificate.
• Proven baking and cake decorating experience.
• The ability to use various cake decorating instruments and tools.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• Detail-oriented.
• Artistic and creative.
• Basic numeracy skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Flexibility to work around customer demands, including early morning, night, weekend and holiday availability.
• Should be able to complete any task given to you and in a timely manner.

Email applications complete with résumés to: pastreeproja@gmail.com.

Baker (Old Harbour, St. Catherine, JM) - Pastree Pro Ja

Job Summary

We are searching for skilled, creative Bakers who strive to provide excellent baked items and service in an efficient, professional manner. The Baker will design, execute, and improve recipes, perform quality checks on ingredients and finished products, use icing, glazes, fillings, and decorations to enhance item presentation, and process orders from customers. You will also greet customers, answer questions, clean workstations and equipment, and perform other duties to ensure that customer needs are satisfied and the bakery is well-stocked and operating smoothly. To be a successful Baker, you should be efficient and friendly with a focus on food quality and customer satisfaction. You should be organized, decisive, attentive, and possess a strong understanding of baking techniques.

Job Description

• Designing and improving recipes.
• Measuring and combining ingredients and using mixers, blenders, heat sources, and other equipment to make baked goods, such as cookies, bread, cakes, etc.
• Decorating and displaying finished products.
• Testing ingredients and finished goods to ensure that each item meets food safety and quality controls.
• Cleaning and restocking workstations and ensuring that all equipment is sanitized and prepared for the next shift.
• Other duties as may arise from time to time and as may be assigned to the employee.

 Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or Certificate.
• More education or experience may be preferred.
• Strong communication, time and resource management, and planning skills.
• Attention to detail, especially when performing quality inspections on ingredients and products.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Willingness to work independently or with other team members to solve problems, plan schedules, fulfill orders, and create amazing baked goods.
• Flexibility to work around customer demands, including early morning, night, weekend and holiday availability.
• Ability to work in hot, hectic environment, stand, walk, bend, use hands and appliances, and lift heavy items for extended periods.

Email applications complete with résumés to: Pastreeproja@gmail.com.

Secretary (Old Harbour, St. Catherine, JM) - Pastree Pro Ja

Job Summary

We are looking for an organized Secretary to perform administrative tasks as well as welcome guests and clients to the office. The Secretary is responsible for answering phone calls, responding to emails and scheduling meetings.

To be successful as a Secretary, you must be able to multitask. A good Secretary has excellent interpersonal skills as well as administrative experience.

Secretary Responsibilities:

• Welcome visitors and clients.
• Answer phone calls.
• Respond to emails.
• Schedule meetings.
• Prepare conference rooms for meetings.
• Make travel arrangements for executives.
• Print and copy documents as needed.
• Greeting customers, answering questions, making recommendations, accepting orders and payments, and providing exceptional customer service.
• Keeping records relating to deliveries, inventory, and production levels.
• Taking client information and ensuring that deliveries are fulfilled accurately and on time.

Secretary Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Mathematics, English, IT and 2 more CSEC subjects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent computer literacy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Prior experience in administration would be advantageous.

Email applications complete with résumés to: pastreeproja@gmail.com.

Kitchen Assistant (Old Harbour, St. Catherine, JM) - Pastree Pro Ja

Join our team at Pastree Pro Ja.
If you are looking for a career and not just a job, then Pastrée Pro Ja is the ideal business for you. We are now looking for persons that will help us in creating a recognizable brand.

We are now accepting applicants in the following position.

Job Summary

We are looking to hire a dedicated and reliable Kitchen Assistant to assist the Cook with ingredient preparation as well as perform all washing and cleaning duties required in the kitchen. The Kitchen Assistant’s responsibilities include assisting with inventory control, removing the garbage, washing garbage cans, and clearing refrigerators, freezers, and storage rooms. You should also be able to record notable food wastages as seen from customer’s leftovers.

To be successful as a Kitchen Assistant, you should exercise exceptional time management and ensure that all duties are completed in a timely manner. Ultimately, an outstanding Kitchen Assistant should be able to comply with all food health and safety regulations.

Kitchen Assistant Responsibilities:

• Properly cleaning and sanitizing all food preparation areas according to established standards of hygiene.
• Washing and appropriately storing all cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes.
• Assisting the Cook with the preparation of meal ingredients, which includes washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat.
• Sweeping and mopping the kitchen floors as well as wiping down kitchen walls.
• Assisting with the unloading of delivered food supplies.
• Organizing and correctly storing food supplies.
• Promptly transferring meal ingredients from storage areas to the kitchen as per the Cook’s instructions.
• Stirring and heating soups and sauces as well as preparing hot beverages.

 Kitchen Assistant Requirements:

• Team work
• A food handler’s permit.
• Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to work in a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills

Email applications complete with résumés to: pastreeproja@gmail.com.