Live in Pastry ChefSalary: R10 000 – R12 000 per monthArea: Mpumalanga – Kruger National ParkDescription of this positionThe 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
MatricA minimum of 5 years work experience, ideally 3 years as a trainee and 2 years in a well recognized establishment
Skills and Abilities
A cooperative and hardworking natureCreative and first-class cooking skillsGood communication skills, read, write and speak EnglishGood knowledge of hygiene and safety
Duties and Responsibilities
Effective daily management of the pastry kitchen in line with Standards of ExcellenceMaintaining fridges and stores to the highest hygiene and stock rotation standardsCommunication with kitchen and lodge front of house staff to ensure the smooth running of the departmentCorrect use and maintenance of kitchen equipmentTimeously and accurately order necessary ingredients to enable the section to produce the required itemsCreate and maintain a set of recipes which should be used to produce Pastry section items on a continuous basis
Package/benefits
Cost to Company PackageMedical Aid—Discovery Health- OptionalProvident Fund—Metropolitan LifeAnnual Bonus—at discretion of managementLive inMeals providedUniform provided