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Pastry Cook

Solid'Africa

Solid’Africa is a Rwandan social enterprise founded in 2010 whose primary goal is to provide meals to low-income patients in public hospitals as food is not covered by public health insurance. We currently feed 1235 patients every day with three medically-tailored meals. The distribution of food on such a large scale is made possible through our farm to fork approach:

  • Farm 84% of the produce we need on land awarded by the government.
  • Design medically-tailored meals with nutritionists and cook meals in our industrial kitchen. 
  • Distribute food directly to patients in 8 public hospitals in Kigali.
  • Food waste from the kitchen and leftovers from hospitals are used on our farms to grow organic produce.
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http://solidafrica.rw/

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ABOUT SOLID’AFRICA

Operating in Rwanda since 2010, Solid’Africa is a pioneering social enterprise dedicated to combating nutrition insecurity in Rwanda and beyond. With a mission to ensure universal access to adequate and appropriate nutrition. Solid’Africa delivers a comprehensive nutrition access program that includes the Gemura Feeding Program, which supplies nutritious meals to hospital patients and school children; the Sustainable Agriculture Program, which supports local farmers and strengthens the food supply chain; and the Nutrition Education Program, which promotes healthy dietary choices through education and awareness. 

Through its Community Benefit Company (CBC), Solid’Africa also generates income to subsidize its non-profit initiatives, ensuring financial sustainability. Additionally, Solid’Africa’s Institute of Culinary Arts and Nutrition (ICAN) provides specialized training that blends nutrition science and culinary arts to empower hospitality professionals. By leveraging strategic collaborations, adopting a holistic Farm-to-plate model, and focusing on sustainable practices, Solid’Africa aims to transform the nutrition landscape, making healthy meals universally accessible in the communities it serves. 

Solid’Africa is seeking experienced candidates for the positions listed below, to be based at Remera Rukoma location


POSITIONS OVERVIEW

Position

Number of Staff

Responsibilities

Requirements 

Pastry Cook

2

Responsible for managing the pastry unit, ensuring the preparation and presentation of high-quality pastries and desserts according to established standards.

 

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage a pastry unit (bread, cakes, desserts preparation), ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to standards.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization within the section, adhering to hygiene and sanitation standards. Same here HACCP protocols. 
  • Prepare and bake pastries, desserts, and baked goods according to recipes and standards, ensuring consistency in taste, 

presentation, and portion control as well as timely delivery.

  • Utilize various baking techniques and equipment to prepare high-quality pastry items.
  • Ensure strict compliance with food safety and hygiene standards within the pastry section.
  • Maintain proper storage and handling of ingredients and finished pastry items.
  • Follow food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP and RSB requirements).
  • Ensure that all equipment is cleaned and sanitized.
  • Monitor inventory levels of ingredients and supplies within the pastry section.
 

Equipment Handling

  • Operate baking equipment (ovens, mixers, proofers, etc.) safely and efficiently.
  • Report faults or maintenance needs to the supervisor.
  • Ensure proper cleaning and sanitizing of all pastry tools and equipment.

Qualifications and experience required. 

  • Certificate or diploma in Pastry, Bakery, Culinary Arts, or related field.
  • 1–3 years of experience in a pastry/bakery kitchen (hotel, restaurant, café, or food production facility)
  • Knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, and ingredient functionality.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES: Interested and qualified candidates should submit a 1page Cover letter, and updated CV (maximum three pages) and names, title and contacts of three professional referees, to include the most recent or current employer/supervisor (all in/as one document) - via email only to: hr@solidafrica.org with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is December 11th, 2025, at 16:00hrs.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Solid’Africa is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, physical disability.

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