SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Delaire Graff Restaurant is looking for a Pastry Commis Chef to help prepare ingredients and do any task the chef needs assistance with. The care and quality a Pastry Commis Chef devotes to food preparation will result in truly spectacular fare that delights our guests.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while assisting other chefs in the kitchen
- Ensure consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according to recipes and standards
- Assisting with deliveries
- Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions in daily shift briefings
- Complete daily checks of all mis-en-place to ensure freshness and quality standards
- Maintain proper rotation of products
- Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
- Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils and equipment
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverages
REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12 plus Chef Certificate/Diploma
- Preferably 1- 2 years previous experience as Commis Chef in 5-star restaurants
- Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, public holidays, weekends)
- Excellent interpersonal- & communication skills
- Ability to maintain a professional working relationship with all departments
- Attention to detail
- Productivity & Efficiency
- Self-disciplined
- Ability to cope under pressure
