Do you have the appetite to Grow Your Magic
Consumers everywhere are increasingly conscious of the quality of the food they eat. BanoPuratos develops, produces and distributes a unique range of ingredients for bakers, pastry-chefs and chocolatiers who demand the very highest quality.
BanoPuratos group is a rapidly growing joint-venture in the Middle East, with 354 employees in 7 countries, and a consolidated turnover of over 100 M in 2022. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This, coupled with our commitment to our communities, is what makes working at BanoPuratos so magical.
Position Overview
Based at BanoPuratos in Riyadh, we are currently seeking a:
Demonstrator Chef
(Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia)
We are seeking a talented Demonstrator Chef to join our team. As the creative force behind our innovation center, you will be responsible for crafting, testing, and implementing new recipes that set new standards of excellence.
Your commitment to maintaining the highest cleanliness and hygiene standards will ensure a safe and inspiring environment. Elevate our culinary offerings and make a lasting impact with your exceptional creations.
Key Accountabilities
- Execute, coordinate, and monitor innovation center functions under the guidance of the Head Chef.
- Plan and deliver engaging food demonstrations to inspire customers and drive sales.
- Assist customers in developing bakery, patisserie, and chocolate-making skills.
- Design and develop new product applications through innovative recipe creation.
- Create decorative food displays and present food attractively.
- Prepare food samples upon request from the sales team.
- Conduct trials and provide analysis for new products, advising on their introduction to the company portfolio.
- Benchmark BanoPuratos products against competitors and provide insights on product performance.
- Develop cost-effective recipes to meet customer needs.
- Provide product information and applications support to the sales team.
- Assist international chefs during demonstrations by coordinating preparations.
- Ensure food is prepared and served according to portion and presentation standards.
- Monitor stock levels, expiration dates, and place orders within budget constraints.
- Notify the technical team about equipment maintenance.
- Guide and motivate sous-chef to work more efficiently.
- Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Ensuring a clean and well-organized innovation center
- Stay updated with emerging baking and pastry techniques and practices, sharing knowledge across the department.
Profile
- 5 to 10 years of pastry, baking, and chocolate making experience
- Baking degree, or any related field
- Fluent in English Arabic, French is a plus
- Knowledge of pastry, bakery, and chocolate techniques, and principles
- Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment and tools
Offer
BanoPuratos provides a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment that encourages our people to take initiatives and bring ideas that will contribute to the success of the company. Of course, BanoPuratos offers a competitive package but additionally, offers you a position that you can further develop and shape.
