Pastry CDP | The Silo Hotel

apartmentThe Royal Portfolio placeCape Town calendar_month2026/04/19

The Pastry CDP at The Silo Hotel is responsible for assisting in the running of the Pastry section of our busy 5* hotel kitchen. They assist in maintaining the overall standards of the high tea, desserts and celebration plates, always ensuring that we live up to our purpose which is "To give our guests a complete experience and a perfect stay".

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that you follow and lead by example according to our Purpose and Values.
Managing and training any demi-chef de parties or commis working with you.
Helping the Pastry chef to develop new dishes and menus.
Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety.
Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins.
To undergo training in both formal courses and on-the-job to develop cooking and kitchen organisational skills.
To aid all stock taking within the Pastry Kitchen
Supervises workloads during shifts.
Ensure that everything is done to the highest possible standards.
Upholds the hotels commitment to hospitality.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Must have at least 3 years experience in the pastry section of a 5 Star Hotel who offers a high tea service
Qualification: The 14-19 Hospitality & Catering diploma or City & Guilds diplomas in professional cookery or BTech HND in professional cookery or a foundation degree in Culinary Arts
Excellent and creative cooking skills.
Demonstrated excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multitask, with excellent time-management.
Proven job reliability, diligence and dedication.
An exceptional eye for detail.
Must be flexible with working nights, weekends, and holidays.

It is important that the candidate is able to work as part of a team and is a good cultural fit for The Royal Portfolio.
South African citizenship is advantageous. A valid work permit is essential if you are not in possession of a South African ID document.

Please note it is a condition of employment, that all staff undergo a pre-employment polygraph test.

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