Junior Pastry Chef — Luxury Hotel Desserts (Cape Town)

JVR Software; Wes-Kaap; Vor Ort; ZAR 180.000 - 300.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The President Hotel in Cape Town is seeking an experienced pastry professional to join our esteemed kitchen team. You will assist senior pastry chefs in preparing desserts, pastries, cakes and baked goods, while maintaining high standards of quality, portion control and presentation.

With a recognised culinary or pastry qualification and at least 2 years’ relevant experience, you will thrive in a busy hotel setting and support the team during peak periods.

Qualifikationen

• Recognised Culinary or Pastry qualification is essential.
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience within a professional pastry kitchen.
• Previous experience within a hotel, restaurant or high-volume pastry operation is preferred.
• Experience within a busy 4-star or 5-star hotel is advantageous.
• Basic knowledge of pastry preparation, baking techniques, ingredients and kitchen equipment.
• Practical experience assisting with desserts, pastries, cakes and baked goods.
• Ability to follow recipes, measure ingredients accurately and maintain portion and presentation standards.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, HACCP and allergen management.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work efficiently, follow instructions and support the pastry team during busy periods.
• Availability to work shifts, early mornings, weekends and public holidays.
• Professional grooming and a disciplined approach to work.
• Updated CV with contactable references.

Aufgaben

• Assist senior pastry chefs with preparing desserts, pastries, cakes and baked goods.
• Prepare ingredients and mise en place according to daily production requirements.
• Follow recipes, measurements, portion controls and presentation standards accurately.
• Assist with baking, assembling, decorating and plating pastry items under supervision.
• Support pastry production for restaurants, buffets, banqueting, conferences and special events.
• Maintain consistent quality, freshness and presentation.
• Store, label and rotate ingredients correctly while minimising waste.
• Keep workstations, utensils and pastry equipment clean and organised.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, HACCP and allergen-management procedures.
• Report ingredient shortages, equipment faults and quality concerns to senior chefs.
• Develop your pastry skills through training and practical experience.
• Support the wider kitchen team when required.

Kenntnisse

Culinary qualification

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Team support

Willingness to learn

Ausbildung

Recognised Culinary or Pastry qualification

Jobbeschreibung

The President Hotel in Cape Town is seeking an experienced pastry professional to join our esteemed kitchen team. You will assist senior pastry chefs in preparing desserts, pastries, cakes and baked goods, while maintaining high standards of quality, portion control and presentation.

With a recognised culinary or pastry qualification and at least 2 years’ relevant experience, you will thrive in a busy hotel setting and support the team during peak periods.