Pastry Chef

About Zokolat Craft Chocolates

Zokolat Craft Chocolates is a distinguished bean-to-bar chocolate brand committed to elevating the quality and authenticity of chocolate in the Dubai area and beyond. They carefully handcraft chocolate using ethically sourced cacao beans, avoiding any artificial ingredients, additives, or preservatives. Their methodical artisanal process, including precise roasting and tempering techniques, preserves the rich aromas and flavors intrinsic to cacao. The company's mission focuses on purity, flavor integrity, and artisanal craftsmanship, positioning it as a frontrunner in authentic and handcrafted chocolate.

Role Overview

The Pastry Chef will be a full-time, on-site role based at Zokolat’s facility in Trivandrum. This position requires close collaboration with both production and creative teams. Daily tasks include designing and preparing a variety of pastries and desserts that harmonize with the brand’s bean-to-bar chocolates, ensuring recipe execution is consistent in quality, and overseeing baking schedules and workflow.

Key Responsibilities

• Craft and develop pastries and desserts complementing bean-to-bar chocolates.
• Consistently execute recipes maintaining high quality standards.
• Manage baking schedules and production timelines effectively.
• Ensure hygiene, food safety, and cleanliness standards are rigorously followed.
• Maintain organizational standards in the kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Support inventory management and ingredient sourcing.
• Participate actively in product innovation and development.
• Train and mentor team members on pastry preparation techniques and chocolate pairing principles.

Candidate Qualifications

• Proven expertise in baking and pastry craft including bakery operations.
• Proficient food preparation and basic cooking skillset.
• Experience in recipe development with a focus on dessert and pastry flavor combinations and presentation aesthetics.
• Strong adherence to cleanliness, safety protocols, and kitchen organization.
• Professional culinary or pastry certification/diploma preferred; experience in bakery or patisserie environments is an advantage.
• Exceptional attention to detail and effective time management capabilities.
• Able to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced workplace.
• Readiness to work at the Trivandrum facility and adjust to evolving production demands and product innovations.