Demi Chef De Partie - Pastry

Job Title: Pastry Chef de Partie

As a Pastry Chef de Partie, you will play a crucial role in the preparation and production of high-quality pastry items, desserts, and baked goods. Your creativity and attention to detail contribute to the exceptional taste and presentation that align with the hotel's standards of excellence.

Responsibilities:

- Execute the preparation and production of high-quality pastry items, desserts, and baked goods according to standardized recipes and guidelines.
- Demonstrate creativity in developing new pastry recipes, desserts, and presentations while maintaining consistency in taste and quality.
- Assist in organizing and maintaining a clean, efficient, and well-stocked pastry kitchen, ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety standards.
- Collaborate closely with the Pastry Chef and kitchen team to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery of pastry items for various outlets and events.
- Support junior team members, providing guidance and training in pastry preparation techniques, culinary skills, and adherence to quality standards.
- Assist in inventory control, stock rotation, and ordering of pastry ingredients and supplies to maintain optimal levels and minimize wastage.
- Conduct regular quality checks on pastry products to uphold the hotel's standards of excellence, presentation, and taste.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP standards, and sanitation requirements to maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Qualifications:

- Extensive knowledge in the preparation of pastry items such as breakfast breads, pastries, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, ganache, amenities, displays, and centerpieces.
- Fantastic passion for presentation and a meticulous eye for detail.
- Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a similar position, preferably in a 5-star hotel.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Well-versed in all aspects of Food Hygiene, HACCP, and OH&S to ensure safe working practices are followed within the kitchen.
- Strong communication, organizational skills, and grooming standards.