Junior Pastry Chef

IntelliStaff; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

IntelliStaff in Franschhoek is seeking a Junior Pastry Chef to craft pastries and desserts for the menu. You will work closely with the Pastry Chef to ensure quality, presentation, and hygiene standards across service.

The role requires expertise in pastry arts, creativity, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure in a high-end hospitality setting. Matric and a pastry/Culinary Diploma are expected, with opportunities to contribute to seasonal offerings and events.

Qualifications

• Similar experience in a 5-star hotel or fine dining restaurant.
• Exceptional knowledge of pastry techniques and dessert preparation.
• Inventory management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Cost-control awareness.
• Creative and artistic pastry development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods for the menu.
• Assist Pastry Chef with developing new pastry options for seasonal menus and events.
• Ensure pastries and desserts are presented to the highest standard in taste and appearance.
• Oversee freshness and quality of ingredients used in pastry prep.
• Develop and test new pastry menu items, considering seasonal ingredients and trends.
• Collaborate with Pastry and Head Chef on menus for events and promotions.
• Assist in managing pastry inventory and minimizing wastage.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Inventory management

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Cost-control awareness

Creative dessert development

Education

Matric Certificate

Diploma or certification in Pastry Arts / Culinary Arts

Job description

Location: Franschhoek

About Job

The Junior Pastry Chef is responsible for a variety of baked goods and desserts, ensuring quality, consistency, and innovation. This role requires expertise in pastry arts, creativity, and an ability to work efficiently under pressure. The Junior Pastry Chef will work closely with the Pastry Chef to meet the restaurant's high standards of food preparation, presentation, and hygiene.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of high-quality pastries, desserts, and other baked goods for the restaurant menu.
• Assist the Pastry Chef with developing new and exciting pastry and dessert options for seasonal menus and special events.
• Ensure that all pastries and desserts are presented to the highest standard, maintaining consistency in taste, appearance, and portion control.
• Assist in overseeing the freshness and quality of ingredients used in pastry preparation.
• Assist in developing and testing new pastry and dessert menu items, considering seasonal ingredients, customer preferences, and trends.
• Work with the Pastry- and Head Chef on special menus for events, promotions, and seasonal changes.
• Assist with the managing of the inventory of pastry ingredients and supplies, ensuring stock levels are maintained and wastage is minimized.

Experience and skills:

• Similar experience within a 5-star Hotel and or fine dining restaurant.
• Exceptional knowledge of pastry techniques and dessert preparation.
• Inventory Management
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Cost-control awareness
• Creative and artistic skills, with a passion for developing unique pastries and desserts.

Inherent Requirements:

• Matric Certificate
• Diploma or certification in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or a related field.