with expertise in Turkish cuisine to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in traditional Turkish baked goods, from savory breads to delicious pastries, and a deep understanding of Turkish culinary techniques and ingredients. As the Bakery Chef, you will be responsible for creating, preparing, and presenting high-quality bakery items, ensuring consistency, flavor, and presentation that align with both traditional Turkish recipes and modern standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Turkish Bakery Specialties:
Prepare and bake a variety of traditional Turkish baked goods, including simit, borek, pide, koy ekme?i (village bread), baklava*, and other regional specialties.
Menu Development:
Work with the Head Chef and kitchen team to create new bakery items inspired by Turkish cuisine, incorporating seasonal ingredients and modern presentation techniques.
Quality Control:
Ensure that all bakery items meet the highest standards of quality, texture, and flavor. Maintain consistency in recipes and presentation.
Baking Techniques:
Utilize traditional Turkish baking methods and equipment, including wood-fired ovens, to create authentic flavors and textures.
Ingredient Management:
Select and source authentic Turkish ingredients (such as yufka dough, pekmez, sumac, feta*, and various herbs and spices) while ensuring that all items are prepared fresh daily.
Team Leadership:
Supervise and train junior bakery staff, ensuring they follow recipes, proper techniques, and health and safety standards.
Kitchen Hygiene & Safety:
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety, including proper storage and handling of ingredients and bakery equipment.
Inventory Control:
Manage inventory levels, ensuring that bakery items and ingredients are sufficiently stocked and stored, minimizing waste and overstocking.
Customer Engagement:
Provide excellent service and engage with customers when necessary, explaining the unique elements of Turkish pastries and breads.
Qualifications:
Experience:
At least 1-3 years of experience working as a Bakery Chef, with a specific focus on Turkish baked goods and traditional pastry techniques.
Skills:
Expertise in Turkish baking methods, including knowledge of regional variations of bread, pastries, and sweets.
Strong attention to detail in both flavor and presentation.
Ability to lead and manage a bakery team effectively.
Education:
Culinary degree or relevant certification in baking or pastry arts is preferred.
Creativity:
Passion for experimenting with traditional Turkish recipes and modernizing them while maintaining authenticity.
Health & Safety:
Knowledge of kitchen hygiene, food safety standards, and proper handling of bakery equipment.
Personal Qualities:
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively.
A deep appreciation for Turkish cuisine and culture.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits.
Opportunity for professional growth and development.
A dynamic and supportive work environment where your skills can shine.
The chance to work with authentic ingredients and traditional techniques in a contemporary setting.
If you are a skilled
Bakery Chef
with a passion for Turkish cuisine and the art of baking, we would love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates the rich flavors and heritage of Turkish culinary traditions!