Pastry Chef

KEY OUTPUTSKitchen Hygiene standards setAbide by the Menu set according to Food Styling Guide and approved by the company's Food FundiUp to date with What's Hot & What's Not for the company's FoodThrough the Tummy of the Guest BopsCreative Bush Banqueting according to Food Styling GuideProactive MaintenanceGood communications with:All chefs; including the Executive ChefHeads of DepartmentLodge ManagerSuppliersGood stock controls and stock rotationAssist with the management of food orders, storerooms and fridge and deep freezersQUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLSKnowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures with emphases in PastryComputer Literate and sound knowledge of Excel and WordFamiliarity with industry's best practicesAbility to execute instructions by the Executive Chef or Lodge ManagerCreativityTime-management skillsDietary KnowledgeHandles pressure in a professional mannerHACCP (FIFO etc.
)Ability to work well with other chefsAbility to mentor and train staffValid RSA Drivers Licence would be beneficial PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICSGood interpersonal skillsSense of urgencyPassionate about guest delightAttention to detailDiligence and self-motivation to meet deadlines and keep on top of your jobWillingness/ability to share information and teach and inspire others PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREDAt least 2+ years Chef experience as a Pastry chef in five-star lodge or hotelFormal Qualification/sUnderstanding and experience on PANstrat or Pastel is favourable