Pastry Chef

About APCA Chandigarh

APCA (Academy of Pastry & Culinary Arts) began in Malaysia in 2010 and now has academies in five countries, with alumni who won the World Pastry Cup in 2019. APCA Chandigarh, our new campus in SAS Nagar (Mohali), is opening soon, and we are building its founding team.

Reports to

Head Chef

The role

As a Pastry & Bakery Chef, you will deliver hands-on classes across the pastry and bakery tracks, keep our kitchens to professional standards, and support curriculum delivery and student success. Bakery specialists are very welcome to apply.

What you’ll do

• Deliver hands-on pastry and bakery classes as per the curriculum
• Set up and break down kitchens before and after classes
• Support soft trials, preview tastings and open days
• Maintain hygiene, safety and equipment standards
• Give students feedback and prepare progress reports

What we’re looking for

• Diploma or Degree in Pastry Arts, Bakery or Culinary Arts from a recognised institute
• 4–8 years of total culinary experience
• At least 3 years specialising in pastry or bakery
• Experience in hotels, restaurants, patisseries, cloud kitchens or similar institutions

Nice to have

• APCA alumni preferred
• FSSAI Food Safety Supervisor certification
• Specialised certification in your area (bread, chocolate, etc.)
• Teaching or demo experience
• Experience in the Chandigarh / North India market

Skills

• Pastry: laminated doughs, choux, creams, mousses, glazes, chocolate work, plated desserts
• Bakery: breads (sourdough, artisan, flatbreads), viennoiserie, cookies, cakes
• Recipe execution, mise en place, portion control and waste reduction
• Demonstrating, explaining and correcting students patiently
• Hygiene protocols, equipment care and inventory awareness
• Punctual, energetic, student-friendly and adaptable

Languages

Fluent English and Hindi (Punjabi a plus)

How to apply

Use the form below, or email your CV and portfolio (photos or links to your work) to apca.chandigarh@apcaindia.com with the subject “Application — Pastry Chef”.