Job Alert: Pastry Chef – Private Game Reserve, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal

Stunning Private Game Reserve is looking for a PASTRY CHEF.

This reserve lies in the heart of the Zululand, with 4 luxury lodges on the reserve. Accommodation is newly built, and private en-suite. Your main objective is to prepare, cook and serve pastry and desserts as ordered by and for the guests.

Salary: 15,000 – 20,000 (Market related, Negotiable)

Candidate requirements:

Must have Grade 12 and tertiary education in Professional Cookery.
Must be computer literate and able to use Microsoft and email.
Prior experience in a similar position for a minimum of 3 years is essential.

Responsibilities include:

Prepare your section and ensure all ingredients are in stock for your shift.
Clean and prepare ingredients as required.
Prepare the Pastry and Desserts as required.
Record all wastage.
Creativity prepares and bakes bread loaves and rolls, including specialty breads, cakes, biscuits, desserts, and pastry goods as well as hot box snacks and tea-time treats.
Checks the quality of raw materials and weighs ingredients.
Coordinates the forming, loading, baking, unloading, de panning and cooling of batches of bread, rolls, desserts, and pastry products, as well as hot box snacks.
Always maintains portion control to ensure minimum wastage.
Perform regular stock takes in conjunction with main kitchen.
Ensure all pastry kitchen monthly and daily administration is completed accurately and timeously.
Enforce hygiene regulations and Health and Safety skills in the pastry kitchen.
Practice effective stock control in conjunction with your Seniors.
Work according to the SOP and Kitchen training manuals.
Follow the FIFO (First In – First Out) principle.
Ensure the food is according to standard before sending it out to the guest.
Maintain cleanliness in your section and the kitchen at all times.
Report any faulty equipment to your Seniors.