CDP- Pastry

Nelspruit - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This well-known world famous long standing 5 star lodge is looking for an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie. The successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that all food preparation is consistently produced in accordance with company standards and the food styling.

supervision Able to work effectively in any section of the kitchen in a CDP capacity without

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Demonstrate attention to detail and be guest-and service-oriented.

Be a hard-working problem-solving multi-tasker.

Be a proactive positive team player.

Be energetic and enthusiastic.

Strong work ethic ability to work long and flexible hours.

An empathetic appreciation of the needs of all Lodge and Game Reserve guests.

Demonstrate sound crisis and emergency management.

Excellent guest and staff conflict management.

Physically fit sober habits and in good health

DUTIES AND RESPONABILITIES

Support the Head Chef in the kitchen by taking charge of the pastry section.
stock Familiarise yourself with knowledge of products suppliers prices and current

standards and food styling guide. Ensure that all Pastry preparation is produced in accordance with company

control measures are utilised effectively. Manage food waste by ensuring that products issued in accordance with portion

Ensure that any guest queries are escalated to the Head Chef.

when required. Engage guests with clarity and enthusiasm to demonstrate Lodge hospitality

quantities of food based on daily guest occupancies. Assist in waste and food cost management by preparing only the necessary

including menus for dietaries. Prepare and check that the food on offer is in accordance with all daily menus

safety standards and by separating mise-en-place from service-related foods. Ensure that cross-contamination does not take place by following strict

health and

room dining packed breakfasts out of camp dining etc. are prepared as required. Ensure that guest special request including but not limited to

birthday cakes in-

Always maintain health and safety practices in the kitchen.

Store all food in accordance with the relevant designated storage sections.

fundamentals of food preparation and presentation. Side-by-side training and mentoring of junior staff and trainees on the food preparation and

presentation

Be prepared to undergo further training and exposure to new ideas and operating procedures.

Requirements

Matric

A formal or tertiary culinary qualification

3-5 years pastry experience in a 5-star safari-camp/lodge kitchen

including reading writing and speaking. English literacy level: Must have an excellent command of the English language

Use of Microsoft office (Word Excel Outlook) and stock control systems.

Benefits

Live in with meals
On-suite accommodation serviced with wifi
Staff gym and other amazing benefits
Salary Market Related - D.O.E

Required Skills:

Proven experience in Camp / Ass. Lodge Manager or in a senior Lodge Management role within a luxury safari lodge Strong F&B background Strong leadership organisational and communications skills Strong guest relations and problem-solving abilities Ability to work under pressure in a remote setting High attention to detail and commitment to service excellence. Opera or Semper PMS experience advantageous