Pastry - Demi Chef de Partie The Westin Cape Town at Marriott International

Required Experience & Qualifications

• A recognized qualification plus three years’ experience within a similar operation and level of responsibilities
• 5 star hotel experience in a similar position highly recommended
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Team orientation
• Quality driven and ambitious individual 
• Must be flexible with regards to working hours

Key Responsibilities

• Create, bake and decorate pastries and desserts according to specific dietary requirements, example (gluten free, sugar free, diabetes- friendly etc.) 
• Prepare fresh ingredients for cooking according to recipes/menu
• Cook food and prepare top-quality menu items in a timely manner
• Test foods to ensure proper preparation and temperature
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly
• Ensure the proper sanitation and cleanliness of surfaces and storage containers
• Complete all daily duties as set out in departmental duties and requirements
• Training of junior staff
• Control food cost and wastage
• Ensure kitchen hygiene and safety is adhered to
• Effective communication and handovers
• Attention to detail pertaining to food quality, presentation, preparation and portion control
• Managing and maintaining high standard of kitchen hygiene, food storage and work practices
• Daily planning and forecasting planning to meet deadlines with regards to functions, service and operations
• Display competent cooking skills and basic culinary knowledge
• Good knowledge on operational controls – food cost and wastage, stock rotation, SOP’s
• Hands on management of food quality, presentation, preparation and consistency standard

You’ll be supported in and out of the workplace through:

• Recognition programs
• Learning and development opportunities through online platforms, on the job trainings and classroom-based courses
• Discounts on hotel rooms, food and beverage and spa in Marriott International portfolio
• Wellbeing activities and sustainability initiatives through the Take Care and 360° programs
• On Property Associate Café
• Medical Aid Company Benefit
• Provident Fund Company Benefit 
• Associate Uniform and Laundry service thereof
• Employee Assistance Programme