Pastry Commis Chef

MORE Collection; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Pastry Commis Chef for a 3-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will prepare and maintain food to high standards, ensuring kitchen hygiene and effective stock control. Applicants should possess a good understanding of food preparation, dietary needs, and uphold excellent attention to detail. This role fosters a team-oriented environment where communication and initiative are essential. Join us to enhance the culinary experience in our properties.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of food preparation and kitchen hygiene.
• Understanding of dietary and religious requirements.
• Attention to detail and excellent hygiene principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to the highest standard in line with directives.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene procedures.
• Assist in food preparation for staff when needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen hygiene

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

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

Key Focus Areas

• 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.

Requirements – Qualifications and Skills

• 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 MORE properties and all activities offered.
• Basic knowledge of all departments/operations of your property.
• Excellent attention to detail, excellent hygiene principles.

Maximizing Your Impact as a Member of the MORE Family Collection

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Guest focus philosophy, living the MORE brand and driving the MORE experience.
• 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.

We create opportunities and experiences for people to enrich their lives.

Our Values

• AWARE (the “thoughtful” value)
  • Eyes and ears open
  • Arrive ready
  • Be human
• GENEROUSLY (the “more” value)
  • Always respond
  • Give more, do more
  • Have a mindset of abundance
• DIVERSITY (the “family” value)
  • Act in harmony
  • Work together
  • Act inclusively
• BETTER (the “continuous improvement” value)
  • Positively influence
  • Keep learning
  • Own it