Commis Chef - Pastry

Job Responsibilities
Personnel Management
. Follow orders and advice instructed by Chef de Partie and Sous Chefs to perform job task following directions.
. Adapt yourself to business needs and be willing to work any day of the week and any shift.
. Remain focus and complete one task before switching to the next one.
. Follow work list assigned by Chef de Partie, completed within acceptable time frame.
. Attend and participate in company trainings, embracing learning opportunities with a positive attitude and adhere to company philosophy.
. Work calmly and efficiently while promoting good working relations in the culinary/pastry/bakery department.
. Able to demonstrate a positive attitude and take pride in one's work. This must be reflected in the product produced for our guests to consume.
. Be aware of and adhere to company policies and statutory requirements with regards to health and safety, sanitation, and fire procedures.
. Report to culinary management any maintenance defects using the correct and proper procedures.
. Maintain high standards of grooming for oneself and subordinates ensuring good customer relations are maintained at all times, in particular when working in the public areas of the hotel.
. Ensure that you report to work on time as per culinary department schedules. Report any sickness or absence from work using the correct procedures.

Kitchen / Food
. Monitor the production of food items to ensure they are in compliance with the prescribed recipes and specifications. Adhere to all the standards of food presentation, production, and portioning controls.
. Ensure quality of food items according to the standards in place. It includes ensuring all food items are in perfect sanitary condition, applying First in First out! kitchen best practice.
. Ensure all food products are stored properly in their appropriate fridges and storage containers throughout a shift.
. Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in and around all culinary work areas and ensure that all colleagues clean their stations after every service.
. Ensure safe and proper use of equipment at all times and to instruct this to all culinary colleagues.

Job Requirements
Education & Certification
. Degree / Diploma and Certification in Patisserie or Bakery

Experience
. 1-3 years of experiences as a pastry or bakery profession.

Competencies
. Able to identify different kind and categories of raw materials.
. Can differentiate the various type of cuisines.
. Basic cooking and sanitary knowledge
. Monitoring of basic cooking preparation techniques and utilization of knives.
. Have a well-groomed, professional appearance.
. Willing and able to work shift work.