Junior Pastry Chef

Phoenix Recruitment Limited; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Wine Estate near Franschhoek is seeking a Junior Pastry Chef to create a variety of pastries, desserts and other baked goods for the restaurant menu. You will ensure quality, consistency and innovation while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has Matric, a Diploma or certification in Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts, and at least 2 years of pastry experience. You should be creative, efficient and able to work under pressure, with strong inventory and cost-control awareness.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate required.
• Diploma or certification in Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts.
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience as a dedicated Pastry Chef.
• Excellent knowledge of food and beverage service standards.
• Experience with pastry techniques and dessert preparation.
• Inventory management and cost-control awareness.
• Creative and artistic skills with passion for unique pastries and desserts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and design a wide variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods for the restaurant menu.
• Develop new pastry and dessert options for seasonal menus and events.
• Monitor quality and presentation per Head Chef standards.
• Assist in developing and testing new pastry and dessert menu items considering seasonal ingredients and trends.
• Work with Head Chef on events, promotions, and seasonal changes.
• Follow FIFO procedures for storage and rotation to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Conduct regular inventory checks and place orders for ingredients and tools as needed.
• Minimize kitchen waste and control food costs through portion control.
• Uphold all hotel and company health and safety standards.

Skills

Pastry Chef

Interpersonal skills

Work under pressure

Creative and artistic

Inventory management

Cost control

Dessert preparation

Education

Matric Certificate

Diploma or certification in Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts

Job description

Wine Estate close to Franschhoek is looking for a Junior Pastry Chef.

As a Pastry Chef you are responsible for creating a variety of baked goods and desserts, ensuring quality, consistency, and innovation.

You will excel in this role if you are an efficient, solutions driven individual, who enjoys fast paced and constantly changing challenges and have a passion for creating incredible guest experiences.

Staff transport available from Franschhoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch

Duties

• Prepare and design a wide variety of high-quality pastries, desserts, and other baked goods for the restaurant menu.
• Develop new and exciting pastry and dessert options for seasonal menus and special events.
• Monitor food quality and presentation, ensuring consistency with the standards set by the Head Chef, and correcting any issues as needed.
• Assist in developing and testing new pastry and dessert menu items, considering seasonal ingredients, customer preferences, and trends.
• Work with the Head Chef on special menus for events, promotions, and seasonal changes.
• Follow and enforce FIFO (First-In-First-Out) procedures for food storage and rotation to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Conduct regular inventory checks and place orders for ingredients and tools as needed.
• Minimize kitchen waste and control food costs through effective portion control and reducing spoilage.
• Uphold all hotel and company rules, regulations, and policies, including health and safety standards.

Requirements

• Matric Certificate
• Diploma or certification in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience as a dedicated PASTRY CHEF
• Excellent knowledge of food and beverage service standards.
• 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.