Job Description

We are currently seeking qualified Pastry Chef to join our team in our entertainment facility (GMC Fun Place) based in Kitengela.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare a wide variety of goods following traditional and modern recipes.


• Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc.


• Monitor stocks for baking ingredients and make appropriate orders within budget.


• Understand visitors’ preferences and make suggestions based on findings.


• Assist the head chef in coordinating the entire kitchen operation, stewarding, cooks/ prep cooks and the pass during scheduled shifts.


• Estimates food stocks, ordering supplies for the outlets supervise portion control and quantities of preparation to minimize wastage and ensure customer gets value for money.


• Responsible for ensuring an outlet product quality and standard before the product gets to the customer.


• Ensuring FIFO policy is followed.


• Check the quality of the material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking.


• Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health & safety standards.


• Visiting clients on the table from time to time for quality check and customer service.


• Keeps the head chef fully informed of all rising issues, unusual matters of significance, promptly taking corrective actions where necessary.


• Responsible for orienting, training and coaching and evaluation of new kitchen staff.

Requirements:

• Diploma in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field.


• At least 4 years of proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or relevant role.


• Great attention to detail and creativity.


• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition.


• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.


• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.

Applications should be sent to gmcrecruitment2018@gmail.com with “Pastry Chef” being the subject of the email, with detailed CV, names & addresses of three referees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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