We are seeking a skilled and motivated Pastry Chef Assistant to support our pastry department in daily production, preparation, baking, finishing, and presentation of premium European-style bakery and dessert items. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience in European pastry techniques with strong knowledge of doughs, fillings, and finishing standards.

Key Responsibilities
- Assist in preparation and production of pastries, viennoiseries, cakes, desserts, breads, and seasonal items according to recipes and production schedule.
- Perform precise ingredient measurement, mixing, shaping, laminating, baking, and finishing processes.
- Work with dough lamination for croissants, puff pastry, and similar products to ensure consistent texture, layers, and quality.
- Operate kitchen and pastry equipment safely and effectively, including sheeters, ovens, mixers, and piping tools.
- Decorate, glaze, frost, fill, and present pastries with attention to detail and European aesthetic standards.




- Maintain high cleanliness and hygiene in all work areas; follow food safety and sanitation protocols.
- Assist with receiving and storing supplies; maintain inventory, labelling, rotation (FIFO) and minimizing wastage.
- Support dessert plating during service when required.
- Communicate and coordinate efficiently with the Head Pastry Chef and team members.
- Participate in recent product development and seasonal menu upgrades when required.

Required Experience Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year experience in European pastry/bakery production or formal high-quality pastry training from a reputed culinary institution.
- Dough lamination experience is mandatory (croissants, puff pastry, viennoiseries).
- Strong knowledge of pastry processes, ingredients, and professional kitchen equipment.
- Ability to work early mornings, weekends or peak hours when required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and consistency.
- Must be reliable, disciplined, and passionate ab

📌 Pastry Chef Assistant (Thiruvananthapuram)
🏢 Olegio Gastronomy
📍 Thiruvananthapuram