Baker (Chef De Partie) at Marriott International

POSITION SUMMARY

• Prepare breads and pastries, including preparing doughs and fillings, proofing, baking, and decorating as appropriate. 
• Review Production sheet to understand variety of baked goods to be produced daily. 
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards, and food prep checklists. Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program compliance. 
• Keep Chef informed of excess food items for planning of daily specials. 
• Safely and appropriately use baking and measuring tools/equipment/appliances to prepare baked foods. 
• Follow and ensure compliance with food safety handling policies and procedures, including personal hygiene procedures. 
• Check and ensure correct temperatures of kitchen appliances and food, and report issues to management. Monitor the quality of food prepared and portions served throughout shift.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Matric Certificate and chef diploma 
• Must have 3-4 years practical kitchen experience specializing in baked goods
• Use initiative, takes on responsibility and problem solving and who is accountable for his/her actions
• Ability to manage, plan and delegate to staff ensuring deadlines are met.
• Ability to assess quality control and adhere to service standards
• Ability to clearly define productivity standards with quality requirements and methods required to obtain them
• Basic administrative and computer skills necessary – ordering, handovers, “check” system, MEP lists, SOP files. 
• Employee Relations and Staff development. with a hands on approach 
• Assist the HOD with Menu Planning, controls and implementation 
• Knowledge of all kitchen hygiene standards and diligence reporting 
• Good understanding of food trends locally & internationally
• Ability to work any shift