ICE-CREAM & PASTRY DEMO CHEF_ APAC

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Location:

Malesia, Italy

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

555596402

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1

Posted:

23.03.2025

Expiry Date:

07.05.2025

Job Description:

Unigrà is an Italian agro-food group founded in 1972. It has always been operating in the food industry to develop products and solutions intended for professionals and final consumers. Today, Unigrà is an important international enterprise, employing more than 1,700 people and exporting 40% of its production in more of 100 Countries; it has five plants (three in Italy, 1 in Brazil and 1 in Malaysia), 25 foreign subsidiaries, 2 branches and a large network of distributors and importers. Through its various brands, the company offers high-end raw materials, semi-processed and finished products across all channels: industrial, artisan, Ho.Re.Ca. and retail. The success of Unigrà is built on clear and winning concepts: constant search for the best raw materials, a strong focus on product quality, consistent investment in cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, constant attention to market and customer requirements, assertiveness and determination in achieving increasingly ambitious results through care, passion and transparency.

We are seeking a passionate and articulate Pastry & Ice Cream Demo Chef to join our team. This role focuses on preparing and presenting innovative pastry and ice cream demonstrations using the company’s products. The successful candidate will work closely with the Branch Manager to provide technical support and engage with customers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare a wide variety of ice cream and frozen desserts. Pastry skills are considered a plus.
2. Prepare and showcase a variety of ice cream creations, including gelato, soft serve, frozen yogurt, and custom ice cream sandwiches, and other frozen desserts. Demonstrate advanced techniques such as creating layered ice cream cakes and incorporating inclusions.
3. Assist in the creation and testing of new pastry and ice cream recipes, working alongside senior chefs to develop innovative uses of company products, with a strong focus on ice cream-centric desserts and flavor profiles.
4. Present the above pastries and ice creams made with our dessert range, cooking creams, gelato, and soft serve to potential customers, positioning ice cream as a key product line and highlighting its profitability and consumer appeal.
5. Support in organizing demonstrations for new and existing customers. Patiently communicate and provide informative explanations on the product technical specifications, applications, and selling points.
6. Assisting with training, exhibitions, and events that generate brand awareness.
7. Addressing customer questions, concerns, and inquiries regarding our products and respective recipes.
8. Maintaining a clean and organized demonstration area, adhering to food safety and sanitization standards.
9. Miscellaneous tasks including packing and keeping inventory of product samples.

Job Requirements:

1. 2 - 3 years of experience in a pastry background and some working experience in the commercial kitchen environment is an added advantage. Experience with ice cream preparation and presentation is highly desirable.
2. Proven experience as a Pastry Chef with a focus on creating innovative and visually stunning desserts. Experience creating and presenting ice cream desserts is a plus.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Strong organizational skills to coordinate equipment demonstrations and maintain necessary materials.
5. Flexibility to adapt recipes and techniques for different equipment models and brands.
6. Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic culinary environment.
7. Willing to travel upon business requirement.
8. Proficiency with PowerPoint and Microsoft Office is preferred.

The position is based in Unigrà Food Processing Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia.