Overview
Pastry Chef Jobs in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal at Mangwanani North Coast (PTY) LTD
Full Job Description
Mangwanani based at the Sibaya Casino is on the lookout for a talented and experienced Pastry Chef to join our culinary team! As a Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for crafting exquisite pastries, desserts, and baked goods that delight our guests. You will oversee all aspects of pastry preparation, from planning menus and managing ingredient inventory to leading kitchen staff and ensuring top-notch quality and presentation. Creativity, precision, and a passion for the sweet side of culinary arts are essential for this role.
Responsibilities
Prepare a variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc.
Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers
Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting
Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget
Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking
Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently
Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel
Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards
Proficient with Food and Hygiene audit
Complete food costing for all dishes produced in the kitchen
Requirements and skills
Proven experience as Pastry Chef
Great attention to detail and creativity
Organizing and leadership skills
In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition
Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field
Proficient with email and Microsoft Word and Excel
Must be able to work nights, weekends, public holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Title: Pastry Chef
Company: Mangwanani North Coast (PTY) LTD
Location: Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
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