Company Description Ladar Chocolate Osen Factory is a specialty chocolate and pastry manufacturer dedicated to crafting high-quality products with consistent flavor, texture, and presentation. The factory focuses on combining traditional techniques with modern culinary innovation to create premium chocolates, pastries, and desserts. Team members collaborate closely to maintain strict standards in food safety, quality control, and production efficiency. The work environment emphasizes craftsmanship, continuous learning, and pride in delivering exceptional products to customers.
Role Description The Assistant Pastry Chef and Chocolatier will support daily production of pastries, baked goods, and chocolate items in our Jiddah facility. This full-time, on-site role includes preparing doughs, batters, fillings, and chocolate components, as well as assisting with tempering, molding, decorating, and finishing products to specification. The role involves following recipes and production schedules, maintaining a clean and organized workstation, and adhering to hygiene and safety standards. The assistant will work closely with the head pastry chef and chocolatier to test new recipes, ensure consistency in quality, manage inventory of ingredients, and support packaging and presentation of products. Collaboration with the wider kitchen and production team is essential to meet daily output targets and special orders.
Qualifications

Strong foundation in Bakery and Baking skills, including preparing doughs, pastries, and baked goods. Proficiency in Food Preparation and Cooking, with attention to cleanliness, food safety, and portion control. Demonstrated Culinary Skills, especially in desserts and chocolate work, including tempering and decorating. Experience in a pastry kitchen, bakery, or chocolate production environment is highly beneficial. Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately and work efficiently in a fast-paced setting. Strong organizational skills, reliability, and attention to detail in product quality and presentation. Willingness to work on-site in Jiddah, with flexibility for shifts, weekends, and peak production periods. Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations; formal culinary or pastry training is a plus.