Demi Chef De Partie Pastry.

Crew Life at Sea Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Life at Sea Ltd. is seeking a Demi Chef De Partie Pastry to join our cruise ship culinary teams in Cape Town. You will assist the Pastry Chef in creating new pastry and dessert recipes and produce a range of pastries, desserts, and bread for guests.

You must have at least 2 years in a similar role on high-volume service, a culinary degree or equivalent, and a strong knowledge of pastry techniques. The role requires adaptability, teamwork, and long hours, with opportunities to mentor junior

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Demi Chef De Partie Pastry in a high-volume, fine dining establishment.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience in pastry and baking.
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, ingredients, and equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work long hours and weekends as needed.
• Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pastry Chef in creating and developing new pastry and dessert recipes
• Prepare and produce a variety of pastries, desserts, and bread for our guests
• Ensure that all food is prepared and presented according to company standards
• Maintain a clean and organized work station at all times
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of pastry ingredients and supplies
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Train and mentor junior pastry chefs and other members of the culinary team
• Collaborate with other departments, such as the dining room and galley, to ensure smooth and efficient service
• Actively participate in menu planning and development
• Assist with ordering and receiving of pastry supplies and ingredients
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including safety and security protocols.

Skills

Pastry skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

English fluency

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent pastry/baking experience

Job description

Demi Chef De Partie Pastry - Cruise Ships

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Pastry Chef in creating and developing new pastry and dessert recipes
• Prepare and produce a variety of pastries, desserts, and bread for our guests
• Ensure that all food is prepared and presented according to company standards
• Maintain a clean and organized work station at all times
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of pastry ingredients and supplies
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Train and mentor junior pastry chefs and other members of the culinary team
• Collaborate with other departments, such as the dining room and galley, to ensure smooth and efficient service
• Actively participate in menu planning and development
• Assist with ordering and receiving of pastry supplies and ingredients
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including safety and security protocols.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Demi Chef De Partie Pastry in a high-volume, fine dining establishment
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience in pastry and baking
• Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, ingredients, and equipment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work long hours and weekends as needed
• Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus.

Join our team at Crew Life at Sea and be a part of creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.