PASTRY CHEF (LIVE IN) R R CTC (KRUGER PARK) IN SOUTH AFRICA

The Pastry Chef position is based in the kitchen and the main purpose of the position is to ensure that the pastry section produces the necessary breads, croissants, Danish pastries, ice creams, sorbets, cakes, biscuits and desserts integral to the daily menus and essential to the guest dining experience. These should be produced and presented to the standard expected by the guests of a world-class establishment.   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Matric A minimum of 5 years work experience, ideally 3 years as a trainee and 2 years in a well recognized establishment   SKILLS & ABILITIES: A cooperative and hardworking nature Creative and first-class cooking skills Good communication skills, read, write and speak English Good knowledge of hygiene and safety   DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Effective daily management of the pastry kitchen in line with the Standards of Excellence Maintaining fridges and stores to the highest hygiene and stock rotation standards Communication with kitchen and lodge front of house staff to ensure the smooth running of the department Correct use and maintenance of kitchen equipment Timeously and accurately order necessary ingredients to enable the section to produce the required items Create and maintain a set of recipes which should be used to produce Pastry section items on a continuous basis PACKAGE/BENEFITS: Cost to Company Package Medical Aid - Optional Provident Fund Annual Bonus - at discretion of management Live in Meals provided Uniform provided