Pastry Sous Chef

• To maintain standards set by the Pastry Chef in relation to pastry preparation, food quality and presentation in all outlets for the benefit of all guests and resort employees.
• Act as a mentor to the kitchen team responsible for pastries and desserts.
• Prepare and produce varying quantities of bread, pastries, cookies, desserts and other baked goods according to recipe and customer request for events
• Plan out the week: handle rotas, staff absences and assign duties to the team.
• Run the pastry section of a kitchen.
• Develop ideas for new pastry dishes.
• Support the Pastry chef with menu design.
• Assist with weekly ordering, stock rotation, receiving and correct storage of produce
• Ensure all cool rooms, fridges, freezers and dry store areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner, in compliance with health and company regulations.
• Ensure all food is prepared in line with standard recipes to maintain food costs and product consistency.
• Ensure all kitchen staff follows safe working practices.
• Assist in the communication to kitchen staff of any programs, products, training or directives as outlined by the Executive Chef.
• Ensure all equipment within the kitchen is fully functional and safe, reporting any deficiencies to the Pastry Chef following the work order request to the engineering department
• Liaise with Pastry chef in the construction, compilation and costing of all menus.
• Covering all duties required of the Pastry chef in their absence.
• Communicate daily with purchasing to control food costs, yield management and ensure accuracy of all purchasing.
• To maintain personal hygiene and grooming standards and to ensure these standards are maintained with junior staff.

Prerequisite

• A culinary school certification or a diploma is a plus. Practical experience and basic education will also be considered.
• Proven experience in a Pastry Junior Sous role for a minimum of 2 years.
• Good knowledge in the use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality.
• Good communication and interpersonal skill with ability to interact with kitchen and restaurant staff.
• Good time management, fair in staff treatment, non-abusive and the use of profanity language and violent behaviour.