Job Summary
Overview
My Client an award winning 5* Deluxe Safari Lodge in Limpopo , is urgently recruiting for a Pastry Chef .
Remuneration Structure
- Basic Salary - Negotiable based on qualifications and experience
- Single Status accommodation
- 3 meals daily
- Uniforms / Laundry Service
- Pension/ Provident Fund
- Medical Aid
- Transport
- Days off Cycle : 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off
- Annual Leave
What the role involves
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The core function of the Pastry Chef is to ensure that the pastry section produces the necessary breads, croissants, Danish pastries, ice creams, sorbets, cakes, biscuits and desserts integral to the daily menus and essential to the guest dining experience. These should be produced and presented to the standard expected by the guests of a world-class establishment
Requirements
A minimum of 2 years cooking experience in a similar environment
- A minimum of 2 years cooking experience in a similar environment
- Good all rounder in the kitchen
- Understanding of kitchen procedure and timing requirements and the ability to plan accordingly
- A passion for chefing and kitchen-related duties and be determined to grow in this area
- Good communication skills
- Matric qualification
- Culinary Arts Diploma - preferable with Pastry / Patisserie qualification
- Understanding of health and hygiene issues
- Knowledge of safety procedures and the use of firefighting equipment
- First aid training
- The ability to deal with constructive criticism
Duties & Responsibilities
- Preparation of food in line with Company Standards of Excellence
- Ensuring that the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen is of the highest standard
- Correct use and maintenance of kitchen equipment
- Maintaining fridges and stores to the highest hygiene and stock rotation standards
- Management of dustbins and recycling
- Communication with kitchen and lodge front of house staff to ensure the smooth running of the department
- Training and Development in terms of kitchen skills
- Achieving service excellence though Teamwork
