DCDP– Pastry

Description

Summary: This role involves maintaining high standards in food preparation, quality, and hygiene, while supporting team development and adhering to hotel policies and safety procedures. Highlights: 1. Ensures high standards of food preparation, quality, and presentation. 2. Contributes to a collaborative kitchen environment and trains new hires. 3. Maintains strict adherence to hygiene, safety, and financial controls. **Your day to day** * Thorough knowledge of the establishment’s facilities and personnel involved. * Good knowledge of food service techniques and menu contents. * Strictly adheres to all recipes, methods and instructions from immediate supervisor. * Maintain correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items prepared. * Ensures food quality and standards are maintained at all times. * Ensures that mis\-en\-place is completed prior to service. * Adapt and respond to different shift patterns and section needs. * Respond maturely to any given situation without hesitation. * Report all important issues back to senior chef. * Keep equipments and utensils clean and hygienic, report any faulty, broken or damaged equipment immediately to senior management. * Maintain detailed understanding of the use of all electrical and mechanical equipment in the kitchen and observe the safety precautions when handling them. * Ensures proper use and cleaning of equipment in order to prolong serviceability and prevent damage. * Practice hygiene and sanitation procedures set by the hotel when handling food. * Practice economy where food, paper supplies, electricity and water are concerned. * Comply with HACCP standards and practices. * Perform related duties and special projects as assigned. **What we need from you** **FINANCIAL RETURNS*** Maintains strict control on food portioning and wastage. * Show understanding of food cost and produce. * Assist in food stock taking as required. **RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS*** Comply with and ensure adherence to all of the hotel’s policies and procedures. * Maintain a professional and friendly attitude towards guests during contact. * Maintain a good working relationship with all staff and colleagues throughout the hotel and sister properties. Maintain a clean and safe working environment **PEOPLE*** Help train new hires on\-the\-job\-trainees (On the Job Training) and cross\-trainees in the kitchen section. * Contributes and works as a team in the general operations of the kitchen(s), offering to assist fellow colleagues when required * Utilize coaching skills and demonstrate the development of other team members **GENERAL*** Report for duty on time in accordance with the weekly rota. * Communicate effectively with all other departments. * Attend meetings, training sessions and any other required meeting or training session. * Identify opportunities to innovate service delivery and product offering to meet and exceed client expectations. * Ensure safe work practices are adopted at all time and report any OHS concerns immediately to your direct manager or HR Manager. * Aware of the hotel fire and safety and emergency procedures * Knowledgeable of the menu, food items and goods handled in designated area * Constantly maintain a high standard of food preparation, control wastage and spoilage. * Ensures a clean, professional appearance according to hotel grooming standards * Follow discipline on all procedures (HACCP, Health and Safety, and Food Safety Management, Fire and Safety) effectively. * Meet maximum creativity and understanding of food, by creating dishes and assisting with menu development. * Achieve customer satisfaction rating of above expectations. * **PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS****Education*** High School qualifications; any culinary certification * Completion and awarded Basic Food Hygiene Certification * Completion and awarded HACCP Certification is an advantage **Experience*** At least 3 years previous experience in a hotel or branded units * Minimum 1 years in similar capacity * Knowledge of volume production and ability to maintain the highest quality standards. **Technical*** Competent Oral and Written Communication Skills * Ability to follow standards recipes and convert quantities mathematically * Knowledge of procedures and methods used in the preparation, production, presentation and storage of food items **Personal Attributes*** ‘Can do’ attitude and a high level of energy * Professionally groomed * Able to manage task simultaneously; and priorities * Flexible and aware of the pressure points within the kitchen environment and adapt to each situation with maturity and calmness. * Always goes the extra mile to ensure guests satisfaction. * Sense of humor Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.