Commis Chef - Cape Town at Marriott International

Function

Are you ready to grow your dream career!! Join our amazing team and help deliver unforgettable cuisines and create memorable experiences. We are recruiting for a fun, energetic, innovative and enthusiastic Commis Chef with a positive attitude. Reporting to the Pastry Department Management, the successful candidate is responsible to assist in the kitchen operation, uphold the exceptional service standards and quality within a pressurized environment whilst you embrace the ethos of The Westin Cape Town Culture in accordance with Marriott International Policies and Procedures.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Recognised appropriate qualification advantageous
• 1- 2 years’ experience in reputable hot kitchen in a similar position within a 5-star environment
• Competency of all relevant cookery skills
• Ability to work within a pressurized environment
• Ability to use Initiative and be proactive and self-driven
• Ability to work without supervision and within a team
• Ability to work within a pressurized environment 
• Ability to manage and work with high volume work load
• Attention to detail pertaining to area of responsibility
• Required to work rostered shifts and irregular hours as per operational requirements
• Flexible working hours as well as available to work weekends and Public holidays as per operational requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and service of dishes within the pastry department 
• Proactive, self-motivated Individual with good professional work ethic
• Support the operations within the pastry department 
• Sound understanding of all health & safety regulations
• Ensure the highest standards of hygiene and quality are maintained throughout the kitchen
• Assist where necessary within the kitchen departments