REQUIREMENTS
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NQF
level 4 Certificate in Pastry or Professional Cookery or Equivalent
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3
years of experience in similar position
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Good
communication skills in English
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Interaction
with guests
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Should
enjoy working with people
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Should
be able to work long hours
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Basic
understanding of Occupational Health and Safety in a kitchen environment.
RESPOSIBILITIES
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Ensuring
that the designated station is properly staffed, set up and operating as
scheduled, and stocked up with supplies for the next day's menu and in
accordance with anticipated meal counts.
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Effective
daily management of the pastry kitchen in line with senior chef instruction.
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Preparation
of new and assigned menu items including bread, pastries, desserts, and food
items in the designated station, ensuring the right quantity as per
standardised recipes and full adherence to SANPARKS standards in quality and
the SOP's.
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Knowledgeable
of all dietary requirements.
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Effectively
dealing with any operational issues that may arise, ensuring standards are not
affected.
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Assisting
in other sections of the kitchen as and when needed.
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Participating
in perpetual, monthly, and yearly stock-taking
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Applying
and understanding corrective actions regarding Occupational Health and Safety
regulations.
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Guaranteeing
safety, hygiene and sanitation is practised and present through inspecting
designated stations on a regular basis, this includes safe storing and packing
of raw materials, and ensuring the cleanliness of all areas in the designated
workplace.
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Receives
items and ensures proper storage until needed.
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Assuring
adherence to SOP regarding HACCP, food quality, preparation, recipes, and
presentation at all times.
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Ensuring
preventative maintenance of all equipment is continuous and they are in safe
working condition and reported immediately.