Assistant Pastry Chef

SUMMARY:
Be a support to a successful Pastry Chef in the busy 5-star kitchen.

POSITION INFO:

This role is for a boutique 5 star hotel in Winelands area of Cape Town and suitable for you if you enjoy learning and developing your skills as a junior. Support the Head Pastry Chef by preparing desserts, pastries, and other baked goods, adhering to recipes, and maintaining a clean and organized workstation. This role requires you to follow the chef''s instructions, while also bringing creativity to the kitchen and assisting with menu development and production planning.

Requirements:

• Ability to work in Stellenbosch / Winelands area
• Relevant qualification
• Basic knowledge of professional pastry techniques and skills
• Familiarity with food safety and hygiene standards  
• Ability to follow instructions and recipes accurately
• Attention to detail and creativity
• Good communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Preparation and Production: Measure, mix and prepare ingredients according to recipes for a variety of pastries, cakes and desserts. This includes making basic doughs, creams and fillings
• Finishing and Decorating: Decorate pastries and desserts with precision and creativity.
• Hygiene and Safety: Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, adhere to strict food safety and hygiene regulations and properly store ingredients
• Kitchen Operations: Operate and clean kitchen equipment safely, assist with inventory control and ordering, and manage waste
• Team Support: Assist the Head Pastry Chef with daily tasks, support the team during busy service periods, and supervise junior staff in the absence of the head chef
• Menu and Development: Assist with developing new menu items and testing new recipes, and help with the plating and presentation of desserts.  

Ideal position if you want to learn from the best and establish yourself in the space having 5 star hotel experience. Suitable candidates welcome to forward your CV by applying directly to this ad. NOTE that suitable candidates will be contacted TELEPHONICALLY and we will email you an application form. Thank You.