Pastry Commis Chef: Grow in Luxury Hotel Pastry

President Hotel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The President Hotel in Bantry Bay, Cape Town is seeking a Commis Chef - Pastry to support our pastry team in preparing desserts, pastries, cakes and baked goods for our busy hotel kitchen.

You will learn from experienced chefs while contributing to pastries across restaurants, buffets, banqueting, conferences and events. This role suits someone who takes pride in presentation and wants to grow in a professional pastry kitchen.

Qualifications

• Matric Certificate (Grade 12) is required.
• Recognised culinary or pastry qualification is essential.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a professional pastry kitchen.
• Experience in a hotel/high-volume pastry operation is preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP, allergens and food safety is important.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Strong attention to detail and presentation.
• Updated CV with contactable references.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow recipes

Organisation

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Education

Matric certificate (Grade 12)

Culinary or pastry qualification

Job description

The President Hotel in Bantry Bay, Cape Town is seeking a Commis Chef - Pastry to support our pastry team in preparing desserts, pastries, cakes and baked goods for our busy hotel kitchen.

You will learn from experienced chefs while contributing to pastries across restaurants, buffets, banqueting, conferences and events. This role suits someone who takes pride in presentation and wants to grow in a professional pastry kitchen.