KwaZulu-Natal: ZMO 16875 – Pastry Chef (KZN)

Employer Description Game Reserve Job Description Our client is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to join their dynamic team. The role involves preparing, cooking and serving a variety of pastries and desserts to delight guests and meet daily service requirements. Key Responsibilities: 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. Qualifications 2-3 years experience in a similar role Diploma in Patisserie or the culinary arts Experience with chocolate, including tempering, molding and creating chocolate-based desserts. Good command of English language Skills 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 Benefits Live in (Accommodation) Medical Health Insurance Provident fund 1 meal a day