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 400+ employees in 7 countries. 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.

A Great Place to Work certified company!

Position Overview

Based at BanoPuratos UAE, we are currently seeking a:

Demonstrator Chef

Sharjah, UAE

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

• 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.
• Execute, coordinate, and monitor innovation center functions.
• Develop cost-effective recipes to meet customer needs.
• Provide product information and applications support to the sales team.
• Assist international chefs during demonstrations by fulfilling all required preparations.
• Ensure food is prepared and served according to portion and presentation standards.
• Monitor stock levels, expiration dates, and place orders within budget constraints.
• Guide and motivate sous-chefs / Jr. Chefs 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
• Fluency in English is a must. 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.

Are you looking for the right recipe for your career? Choose BanoPuratos.