Pastry Teaching Chef

Teaching Chef (Pastry)

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Teaching Chef (Pastry) to join our academic culinary team in Lima, Peru. This is a full-time position combining technical excellence with mentorship, guiding students through both theoretical knowledge and hands‑on training in a professional kitchen environment.

The Teaching Chef plays a key role in shaping the next generation of culinary professionals while upholding the highest standards of quality, discipline, and food safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging theoretical and practical pastry classes aligned with the approved curriculum.
• Prepare demonstrations, practical sessions, assessments, and academic materials.
• Ensure consistency between recipes, yields, technical sheets, and ingredient requisitions.
• Supervise students during pastry practical sessions, ensuring proper technique, hygiene, organization, and professional conduct.
• Apply and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP standards.
• Evaluate student performance through continuous and final assessments.
• Monitor attendance and academic progress, and provide constructive technical feedback.
• Participate in faculty meetings, training sessions, and institutional events.
• Represent the institution professionally in academic and promotional activities when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Formal training in french Pastry from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience after graduation.
• At least 3 years of experience in a senior pastry leadership position, overseeing pastry operations and teams.
• Experience in recognized restaurants, 4- or 5-star hotels, luxury hospitality, or other high-performance culinary environments is a must.
• Strong leadership and communication skills in practical learning environments.
• Solid knowledge of classical and contemporary French pastry techniques.
• Thorough understanding of kitchen safety, GMP, and HACCP systems.
• International experience and/or prior teaching experience will be highly valued.
• Professional working proficiency in Spanish.

Additional Requirements

• This is a full-time, on-site position based in Lima, Peru.
• The ideal candidate must be available to relocate to Lima, Peru.
• As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be required to successfully complete a practical technical skills assessment.