A fast growing Restaurant/Fast food Center is seeking to hire a Pastry Chef who is also a good cook.

He/She will oversee all aspects of the kitchen’s management, food and pastries preparation, ordering and menu planning. This includes ensuring a nutritious well-balanced menu, making efficient use of resources, staying within an allocated budget, and providing excellent service to customers.

Responsibilities

• Cooking dishes and making pastries under the direction of the Head Chef or Manager.


• Ensure the kitchen is cleaned before and after food preparation.


• Preparing ingredients beforehand, like chopping the vegetables in a hygienic environment.


• Looking after the stock of the kitchen and informing the Head Chef or Manager as the stocks run out.


• Ensure kitchen equipment is cleaned before and after use.


• Giving suggestions regarding new preparations and the menu.


• Should know the menu thoroughly and should be able to make the various pastries on the menu.


• Help in the design of the interiors of the kitchen.


• Update or assist with the accounts of the kitchen (inventory).


• Report any mishaps in the kitchen to the head chef or manager.


• Apply safety standards.


• Ensure best hygienic practices in terms of food preparation and handling is always maintained.


• Keep a check of all safety equipment in the kitchen.


• Any other duty as may be assigned by your superiors.