Junior Pastry Chef

Findojobs South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned Wine Estate near Franschhoek is seeking a Junior Pastry Chef to craft exquisite pastries and desserts. The ideal candidate will possess a diploma in pastry arts and a passion for culinary innovation, ensuring quality and creativity in every creation. Join a vibrant kitchen team where you can thrive in a fast-paced environment and enhance guest experiences.

Benefits

Staff Transport provided from Franschhoek, Paarl, and Stellenbosch

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and design a variety of high-quality pastries and desserts.
• Develop new pastry options for seasonal menus and special events.
• Monitor food quality and presentation, correcting issues as needed.

Skills

Inventory Management

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Creative skills

Artistic skills

Education

Matric Certificate

Diploma in Pastry Arts

Job description

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

As a Junior 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 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

Creative and artistic skills, with a passion for developing unique pastries and desserts.

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