Pastry Cook
We are a HR Consultancy firm that is very passionate about people and their contribution towards the growth and success of any organization. We create systems that are streamlined towards the attainment of the organizations goals and build the capacity of the organizations employees to deliver results.
Our client a group of club and restaurants is looking for a pastry cook to join their team.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
- Ensure daily checks of all mis en place to ensure freshness and quality standards
- Prepare daily production of breads, rolls, muffins, cakes and other baked goods according to standard recipes
- Inspect product for quality and consistency during and after baking
- Review production schedules to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake
- Monitor inventory of supplies and order stock based on daily and weekly requirements
- Complete production sheets needed for the daily operation
- Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
- Maintain consistency for all items leaving the Bake Shop
- Follow Kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
- Arrive at work for scheduled start time, ready to commence work with appropriate tools, uniform and in adherence to the grooming policy
- Clean and maintaining all tools and equipment
- Wear gloves when handling food that is not to be heated enough to kill bacteria or when handling food in front of guests
- Able to clean, organize and maintain a work area
- Insure proper labeling, dating and storage of all items in the kitchen
- Adhere to all health and safety standards, guidelines and policies
- Prepare daily mis-en-place for assigned kitchen area
- Control waste and spoilage in assigned kitchen area
- Handle guest allergy concerns with appropriate care and importance
- Keep work area clean and organized, and set for the other Colleagues
- Available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 3 years experience in a Bakery required
- experience in at least two different kitchen sections
- Degree or Higher Diploma in Food Productions is an added advantage
