Breakfast Cook & Baker Guesthouse

Job Summary

Our luxury boutique guesthouse in Gardens is seeking a qualified breakfast Cook with bakery and general cooking competency for part-time permanent employment. The position entails preparation and service of breakfast for up to 24 guests daily, baking of cakes for afternoon tea as well as our complimentary soups. The Cook is also responsible for kitchen hygiene, organisation and maintaining our standards of excellence.

The ideal candidate will have relevant cooking experience and be able to show proficiency in baking and other general cooking skills. Starting  daily, your shift will be 5/6 hours; this part-time position is ideal for someone working an evening shift elsewhere. Reliable transportation arrangements are essential to enable you to arrive punctually for your shift. You will be responsible for preparing and delivering our highly-reputed breakfast menu of cold buffet selection and 8 hot breakfast items as well as a daily special.

Proven ability to perform under pressure is essential as breakfast time can get very busy. Following breakfast, the Cook is responsible for kitchen and food service area hygiene, mis‑en‑place for the following day, baking of afternoon cakes and preparing our menu of afternoon soups in winter. You will report directly to the General Manager and work independently as part of a small, dedicated team in our award‑winning property.

If you think you are right for this position, please tell us why in a covering letter with your CV and a picture.