Pastry Commis Chef

Wild Dreams Hospitality; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality company in Johannesburg is seeking a Pastry Commis Chef for a 3-month FTC contract. The role involves preparing food to high standards, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and assisting with food preparation for staff. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and teamwork skills are essential. This position also includes live-in accommodation.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of food preparation and kitchen hygiene.
• Ability to follow cleanliness and hygiene procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food to the highest standard as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Assist in maintaining fridges and stores.
• Set up meals and functions to standards.

Skills

Food preparation knowledge

Kitchen hygiene awareness

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Time management

Job description

The Pastry Commis Chef is to prepare all food to the highest standard in line with the property food directive.

Please note that this is a 3 month FTC contract.

Candidate Requirements

• Good knowledge of food preparation and Kitchen hygiene.
• Good knowledge and understanding of all dietary and religious requirements.
• Basic knowledge on stock take procedures and stock control.
• Basic knowledge of all departments / operations of your property.
• Excellent attention to detail, excellent hygiene principles.

Candidate Responsibilities

• Follow procedures as directed to minimize shortages and wastage and effective stock control.
• Follow procedures for effective asset management to maintain company assets in the best possible condition.
• Follow cleanliness and hygiene procedures as directed.
• Assist in maintaining fridges and stores as directed.
• Follow communication procedures as directed.
• Set up meals and functions to standards.
• Assist in the preparation of staff food when required.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Guest focus philosophy.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), practicing honest communication.
• Team player with positive attitude, enthusiasm, and emotional control.
• Excellent time management and self-discipline, interpersonal & solution seeking skills.
• Proactive, use initiative and creative flair when required.
• Committed and loyal, adaptable, and flexible.
• Must work accurately under pressure.
• People skills tolerance, patience, and care, ability to receive constructive feedback openly.

This is a live-in position.