Pastry Chef-de-Partie at Karen Country Club

The Pastry Chef-de-Partie will be responsible of ensuring preparation of quality desserts and confectionaries that are well presented as per the required standards.

Responsibilities for the Pastry Chef Job

• Pastry kitchen management
• Ensure hygiene standards are maintained at the pastry and the entire kitchen
• Controlling of equipment usage to prevent damages
• Analyse pastry recipes and assign prices to the menu items
• Assist in the mis-en-place of the all confectionaries
• Ensure that health and safety standards are adhered to and staff are equipped with the right protective gear always.
• Pastry Production Quality
• Production of a wide variety of quality pastries and ensuring innovative ways of presentation always
• Take note of consumer pastry trends to minimize wastage and increase productivity within the section
• Ensure provision of exemplary quality throughout the dessert offerings
• Stock level Management
• Frequently check stock of consumables to avoid expiries
• Regularly make requisitions and give recommendations
• Ensure that all stock is well stored and maintained.
• People Management
• Assist in the training and development of junior pastry chefs, cooks and interns
• Perform other requisite duties as directed by the Executive chef.

Qualifications for the Pastry Chef Job

• Diploma or Advanced certificate in Food Production from reputable college or university
• Certificate in Confectionary /Pastry making
  A minimum of two years’ practical experience in a busy pastry kitchen