Demi Chef

2 weeks ago

Franschhoek Western Cape, South Africa THE ROYAL PORTFOLIO Full time

The Demi Chef (Pastry) at La Residence works in the Pastry team to assist in the preparation of breads, pastries, cakes and desserts - a very important element in our offering that helps us ensure we are living up to our purpose, which is "to give out guests a complete experience and a perfect stay" .

Main Duties:

  • Takes care of daily food preparation and duties assigned by the superiors to meet the standard and the quality set by the hotel's kitchen and restaurants.
  • Ensure that the production, preparation and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times.
  • Checking the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
  • Monitoring portion and waste control.
  • Continually develop new pastry dishes and menu items.
  • Undergo both formal and on-the job training to develop cooking and kitchen organisational skills.
  • Aid all stock taking within the Pastry Kitchen
  • Able to recite, live and breath our Purpose and Values.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Must have at least 2 years' experience in a 5* Hotel or established full-service restaurant environment
  • Must have at least 1 years' experience in a Pastry Kitchen
  • Tertiary qualification in Culinary Arts with minimum 3 years certification.
  • Creative cooking and baking skills
  • Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask with excellent time-management
  • Proven job reliability, diligence, dedication and attention to detail.
  • Must have experience of work cycles, we work 6 weeks on/ 2 weeks off

It is important that the candidate is able to work as part of a team and is a good cultural fit for The Royal Portfolio.

South African citizenship is advantageous. A valid work permit is essential if you are not in possession of a South African ID document.

Please note it is a condition of employment, that all staff undergo a pre-employment polygraph test.

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