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Commis Chef/Pastry Jobs in Pretoria, South Africa at Stonebridge HR Solutions
Position: Commis Chef (Pastry)
Responsible for station (pastry) preparation and mise en place and executing buffet breakfasts, lunches, dinners and or banqueting functions. Responsible for buffet service and replenishment. Ensure that all foods and menus are ready 30 minutes prior to opening times. Assist the Sous Chef and Chef de Partie in food stock counts and OE counts. Assist and maintain proper kitchen hygiene standards set out.
Keep work surface areas always clean. Apply Clean as you go method. Report faulty equipment to sous chef.
Requirements:
Grade 12
Culinary qualification will be an advantage
Previous experience in similar role
Knowledge of Basic Food Hygiene;
Housekeeping experience preferred
Ability to work with all sorts of food products
Must be able to work flexible hours to include all shifts, weekends and holidays
Must be available to start immediately
Skills & Knowledge:
Identifying food products
Basic methods of baking and dessert making
Read and understand menus
Basic pastry skills
Basic knife skills
Basic hygiene skills
Responsibilities:
To assist the pastry team, with baking and pastry making. Assist in bulk dessert production.
Always ensuring good hygiene and health and safety
Preparing ingredients for the team
Measuring dish ingredients and portion sizes
Helping with deliveries of stock
Maintaining high standards of hygiene
Rotating food, putting away inventory and dealing with deliveries
Learning about food safety techniques
Running a section or station to the best of your ability
Carrying out daily duties of your area or section
Assist in maintaining the budgeted food cost
Ensure all foods are prepared in accordance with excellent hygiene standards
Communicate out of stock items to senior chefs
Ensure food is of the highest quality and all standards are met
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Title: Commis Chef/Pastry
Company: Stonebridge HR Solutions
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Category: Restaurant/Food Service (Catering, Hotel Kitchen, Food & Beverage), Hospitality / Hotel / Catering (Catering, Hotel Kitchen, Culinary, Food & Beverage)
