Pastry Chef

Position: Pastry Chef THOMSON SAFARIS LTD Arusha, Tanzania Reports to: Head Chef Job Summary: The Pastry Chef is responsible for preparing high-quality pastries, bread, and desserts for both guests and staff in a safari camp setting. This role requires creativity, adaptability, and strong organizational skills to work efficiently in remote locations with limited resources. The Pastry Chef is also expected to assist with general kitchen duties and contribute to other camp activities when necessary. Key Responsibilities: Pastry & Dessert Preparation Prepare and bake bread, pastries, cakes, cookies, and other desserts for guests and staff. Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and presentation of all baked goods. Adapt recipes to available ingredients and remote kitchen conditions. Create a variety of desserts that cater to different dietary preferences and restrictions. Guest Service & Menu Presentation Present and explain dessert menu options to guests when required. Interact with guests to receive feedback and improve menu offerings. Collaborate with the Head Chef on special dessert menus for bush meals and themed dinners. Kitchen Hygiene & Safety Always maintain cleanliness and organization in the pastry section. Ensure all pastry tools and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained. Follow food safety and hygiene regulations, particularly in a mobile camp setting. Inventory & Stock Management Monitor ingredient levels and report shortages to the Head Chef. Ensure proper storage of perishable ingredients to prevent waste. Assist in planning ingredient orders based on camp movements and guest numbers. Support for Staff Meals & Camp Operations Prepare baked goods and desserts for both guests and staff meals. Assist the kitchen team with general food preparation when needed. Support other camp activities, such as setting up dining areas and assisting with service. Adapt to different camp locations and assist in moving kitchen equipment when necessary. Qualifications & Experience: Experience across both pastry and hot-kitchen sections is an added advantage Knowledge of baking techniques, pastry arts, and dessert preparation. Ability to work in remote environments with limited access to ingredients. Strong creativity and problem-solving skills for adapting recipes in the bush. Excellent teamwork, flexibility, and willingness to assist with other camp duties. Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards. Interested candidates should submit their CV, copies of academic certificates and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to: recruitment@thomsonsafaris.co.tz by October 30 th , 2026. Please include “Pastry Chef” in the subject line.