Pastry Commis Chef - Stellenbosch

The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a love for creating exceptional desserts, and the drive to excel in a fast-paced, fine dining environment. You will work closely with the Pastry Chef and wider kitchen team to produce consistently high-quality pastries, breads, and desserts.

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while assisting other chefs in the kitchen
• Ensure consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according to recipes and standards
• Assisting with deliveries
• Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions in daily shift briefings
• Complete daily checks of all mis-en-place to ensure freshness and quality standards
• Maintain proper rotation of products
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils and equipment
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverages

Candidate Requirements:

• Grade 12 plus Chef Certificate/Diploma
• 1- 2 years previous experience as Commis Chef in 5-star restaurants
• Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, public holidays, weekends)
• Excellent interpersonal- & communication skills
• Ability to maintain a professional working relationship with all departments
• Attention to detail
• Productivity & Efficiency
• Self-disciplined
• Ability to cope under pressure
• Must reside in Stellenbosch or it's very near surrounds.

This is a live-out position.