Stunning Private Game Reserve is looking for a PASTRY CHEF.
This reserve lies in the heart of the Zululand, with 4 luxury lodges on the reserve. Accommodation is newly built, and private en-suite. Your main objective is to prepare, cook and serve pastry and desserts as ordered by and for the guests.
Salary: 15,000 - 20,000 (Market related, Negotiable)
Candidate requirements:
* Must have Grade 12 and tertiary education in Professional Cookery.
* Must be computer literate and able to use Microsoft and email.
* Prior experience in a similar position for a minimum of 3 years is essential.
Responsibilities include:
* Prepare your section and ensure all ingredients are in stock for your shift.
* Clean and prepare ingredients as required.
* Prepare the Pastry and Desserts as required.
* Record all wastage.
* Creativity prepares and bakes bread loaves and rolls, including specialty breads, cakes, biscuits, desserts, and pastry goods as well as hot box snacks and tea-time treats.
* Checks the quality of raw materials and weighs ingredients.
* Coordinates the forming, loading, baking, unloading, de panning and cooling of batches of bread, rolls, desserts, and pastry products, as well as hot box snacks.
* Always maintains portion control to ensure minimum wastage.
* Perform regular stock takes in conjunction with main kitchen.
* Ensure all pastry kitchen monthly and daily administration is completed accurately and timeously.
* Enforce hygiene regulations and Health and Safety skills in the pastry kitchen.
* Practice effective stock control in conjunction with your Seniors.
* Work according to the SOP and Kitchen training manuals.
* Follow the FIFO (First In - First Out) principle.
* Ensure the food is according to standard before sending it out to the guest.
* Maintain cleanliness in your section and the kitchen at all times.
* Report any faulty equipment to your Seniors.
Skills needed:
* Unquestionable level of integrity and honesty
* Food and cooking method knowledge
* Friendly and Courteous at all times
* Exceptional organisational skills
* Exceptional verbal and written skills
* Ability to communicate at all levels
* Reliable and ability to persevere
* Problem solving ability