Demi Chef; Pastry | La Residence

The Demi Chef (Pastry) at La Residence works in the Pastry team to assist in the preparation of breads, pastries, cakes and desserts - a very important element in our offering that helps us ensure we are living up to our purpose, which is "to give out guests a complete experience and a perfect stay".

• Takes care of daily food preparation and duties assigned by the superiors to meet the standard and the quality set by the hotel's kitchen and restaurants.
• Ensure that the production, preparation and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times.
• Checking the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Monitoring portion and waste control.
• Continually develop new pastry dishes and menu items.
• Undergo both formal and on-the-job training to develop cooking and kitchen organisational skills.
• Aid all stock taking within the Pastry Kitchen
• Able to recite, live and breath our Purpose and Values.

• Must have at least 2 years’ experience in a 5
  * Hotel or established full-service restaurant environment
• Must have at least 1 year’s experience in a Pastry Kitchen
• Tertiary qualification in Culinary Arts with minimum 3 years certification.
• Creative cooking and baking skills
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask with excellent time-management
• Proven job reliability, diligence, dedication and attention to detail.
• Must have experience of work cycles, we work 6 weeks on/ 2 weeks off

It is important that the candidate is able to work as part of a team and is a good cultural fit for The Royal Portfolio.
South African citizenship is advantageous. A valid work permit is essential if you are not in possession of a South African .
Please note it is a condition of employment, that all staff undergo a pre-employment polygraph test.