Western Cape: Baker – Pastry posted by The President Hotel

JVR Software; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

The President Hotel in Cape Town is seeking an experienced bakery operative to join our kitchen team. You will bake breads, rolls and other items to hotel standards, manage dough processes and coordinate daily production with senior chefs.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of baking experience in hospitality, a relevant baking qualification is a plus, and the ability to work early morning shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Qualifications

• 2+ years baking experience in hotel, bakery or restaurant.
• Baking/Culinary/ Pastry qualification is advantageous.
• Experience producing breads and rolls.
• Knowledge of dough prep, mixing, fermentation and baking.
• Ability to follow recipes and measure ingredients precisely.
• Plan production for busy service periods.
• Operate bakery equipment safely (mixers, ovens, proofers).
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, allergen management.
• Attention to detail, time management and organisational skills.
• Work independently and in a kitchen team.
• Availability for early shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• South African ID or valid work authorisation.
• Updated CV with contactable references.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake breads, rolls and other baked goods according to established recipes and hotel standards.
• Manage dough preparation, fermentation, proofing and baking to achieve consistent flavour, texture and appearance.
• Plan daily production with senior chefs according to occupancy, service requirements and function bookings.
• Ensure baked goods are fresh and ready on time for breakfast, restaurants, buffets, banquets and events.
• Monitor ingredient quantities, baking temperatures and production times.
• Check finished products for quality, consistency and presentation.
• Store, label and rotate ingredients correctly while controlling portions and minimising waste.
• Keep bakery equipment and work areas clean, organised and ready for use.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and allergen-management procedures.
• Report equipment faults, ingredient shortages and production concerns promptly.
• Contribute ideas for new bakery items and support the wider kitchen team when required.

Skills

Baking experience

Recipe following

Time management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Early shifts availability

Education

Baking/Culinary/Pastry qualification

Tools

Bakery equipment operation (mixers, ovens, proofers)

Job description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years’ relevant baking experience within a hotel, professional bakery or reputable restaurant.
• Relevant Baking, Culinary or Pastry qualification is advantageous.
• Practical experience producing breads, rolls and other baked goods.
• Good understanding of dough preparation, mixing, kneading, fermentation, proofing and baking.
• Ability to follow recipes, measure ingredients accurately and maintain consistent quality.
• Experience planning production and preparing sufficient quantities for busy service periods.
• Ability to operate bakery equipment safely, including mixers, ovens and proofing equipment.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, allergen management and stock rotation.
• Strong attention to detail, time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a professional kitchen team.
• Availability for early-morning shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• South African ID or valid South African work authorisation.
• Updated CV with contactable references.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and bake breads, rolls and other baked goods according to established recipes and hotel standards.
• Manage dough preparation, fermentation, proofing and baking to achieve consistent flavour, texture and appearance.
• Plan daily production with senior chefs according to occupancy, service requirements and function bookings.
• Ensure baked goods are fresh and ready on time for breakfast, restaurants, buffets, banqueting and events.
• Monitor ingredient quantities, baking temperatures and production times.
• Check finished products for quality, consistency and presentation.
• Store, label and rotate ingredients correctly while controlling portions and minimising waste.
• Keep bakery equipment and work areas clean, organised and ready for use.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and allergen-management procedures.
• Report equipment faults, ingredient shortages and production concerns promptly.
• Contribute ideas for new bakery items and support the wider kitchen team when required.

WHY JOIN THE PRESIDENT HOTEL

Join Cape Town’s Most Loved Hotel and be part of our journey toward luxury. Develop your baking skills alongside experienced culinary professionals while contributing to fresh, quality food across a varied hotel operation.
We offer a competitive salary, company contributions toward benefits and an outstanding team culture where you can contribute, grow and feel part of the team.