Pastry Chef / Cook EFZ (m/f/d) 80-100%

About the job

Are you our new pastry chef in the team?

Since February 2005, focacceria has been an indispensable restaurant in the heart of St. Gallen. With passion and great commitment, we also run the Klosterbistro - by focacceria in St. Gallen, the festival and event kitchen in St. Gallen, as well as our catering service Festlaune. As a guest with us, you choose simple and natural cuisine. We place great value on sustainability, fresh, seasonal and regional ingredients, as well as homemade specialities. Our offer is diverse and modern, our venues trendy and stylish, the atmosphere lively and vibrant.

To complement our well-rehearsed team in our production kitchen in St. Gallen, we are looking for you! We have a position as Cook / Pastry Chef EFZ (m/f/d) available immediately or by arrangement. We look forward to your application!

What awaits you with us:

• Our team is large but family-like.
• We are a young, very dynamic and motivated team.
• Our homemade and fresh products are prepared in the production kitchen and delivered to our restaurants and catering service.
• Your modern workplace is bright, light-flooded and generously designed.
• We offer regular working hours (mostly daytime from Mon - Fri, without night shifts).
• You can expect fair employment conditions and personal development opportunities.

Your tasks:

Production of high-quality desserts, pâtisserie and sweet dishes

Production of cakes, tortes, tartlets and seasonal specialities

Preparation of jar desserts, ice cream and other dessert components for catering and events

Development of new dessert ideas and seasonal offers

Production of focaccia bread & pinsa

Preparation and production for catering and events

Ensuring consistently high product quality

Compliance with hygiene and quality standards (HACCP)

Assistance with inventory management and order planning

Support of the kitchen team as needed

Your profile

Completed training as a pastry chef, confectioner or cook with experience in the pâtisserie field

Passion for high-quality desserts and creative presentation

Independent, clean and structured working style

Quality awareness and attention to detail

Team spirit, reliability and flexibility

Enjoyment in contributing and developing your own ideas

Resilience even in busy periods

Your skills and what we expect from you:

• Your passion is gastronomy, you love your craft.
• Your interest lies in fine cuisine.
• You have appropriate training and initial professional experience.
• You like to contribute your experience and know-how.
• You are highly motivated and resilient.
• You are a true team player and absolutely reliable.

What is especially important to us:

We wish for radiant employees who work with enthusiasm and passion. Gastronomy fascinates you as much as it does us. Every day, we look forward to passing on emotions and enjoyable moments to our guests. We are interested in a long-term collaboration and offer you interesting development opportunities within our company.