Hotel Bakery Artisan: Bread & Pastry Specialist

JVR Software; Wes-Kaap; Presencial; ZAR 167.000 - 279.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The President Hotel in Cape Town is seeking an experienced bakery operative to join our kitchen team. You will bake breads, rolls and other items to hotel standards, manage dough processes and coordinate daily production with senior chefs.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of baking experience in hospitality, a relevant baking qualification is a plus, and the ability to work early morning shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Formación

• 2+ years baking experience in hotel, bakery or restaurant.
• Baking/Culinary/ Pastry qualification is advantageous.
• Experience producing breads and rolls.
• Knowledge of dough prep, mixing, fermentation and baking.
• Ability to follow recipes and measure ingredients precisely.
• Plan production for busy service periods.
• Operate bakery equipment safely (mixers, ovens, proofers).
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, allergen management.
• Attention to detail, time management and organisational skills.
• Work independently and in a kitchen team.
• Availability for early shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• South African ID or valid work authorisation.
• Updated CV with contactable references.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and bake breads, rolls and other baked goods according to established recipes and hotel standards.
• Manage dough preparation, fermentation, proofing and baking to achieve consistent flavour, texture and appearance.
• Plan daily production with senior chefs according to occupancy, service requirements and function bookings.
• Ensure baked goods are fresh and ready on time for breakfast, restaurants, buffets, banquets and events.
• Monitor ingredient quantities, baking temperatures and production times.
• Check finished products for quality, consistency and presentation.
• Store, label and rotate ingredients correctly while controlling portions and minimising waste.
• Keep bakery equipment and work areas clean, organised and ready for use.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and allergen-management procedures.
• Report equipment faults, ingredient shortages and production concerns promptly.
• Contribute ideas for new bakery items and support the wider kitchen team when required.

Conocimientos

Baking experience

Recipe following

Time management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Early shifts availability

Educación

Baking/Culinary/Pastry qualification

Herramientas

Bakery equipment operation (mixers, ovens, proofers)

Descripción del empleo

The President Hotel in Cape Town is seeking an experienced bakery operative to join our kitchen team. You will bake breads, rolls and other items to hotel standards, manage dough processes and coordinate daily production with senior chefs.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of baking experience in hospitality, a relevant baking qualification is a plus, and the ability to work early morning shifts, weekends, and public holidays.