Pastry Chef

About the role

The Pastry Chef will join Akosombo Catering’s inflight and corporate catering team in Accra, creating a wide range of bakery and pastry products for airline meals and business events. This full‑time, on‑site position focuses on menu design, recipe testing, and delivering high‑quality desserts that meet strict taste and presentation standards.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and bake a variety of pastries, breads, and desserts for inflight catering.
• Design and develop pastry menus, test new recipes, and ensure consistent quality.
• Organise production schedules and coordinate with the kitchen team to meet delivery timelines.
• Manage inventory of pastry ingredients and maintain accurate stock records.
• Enforce food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards throughout the pastry production area.
• Train and support junior kitchen staff in pastry techniques and best practices.

Required profile

• Proven experience in bakery and pastry production, preferably in large‑scale catering.
• Formal culinary or pastry certification, diploma, or equivalent training.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen hygiene.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Required skills

• Baking
• Pastry production
• Recipe development
• Food safety compliance
• Inventory management