Overview
Pastry Chef Assistant (Maternity Cover, Contract) – Castletroy Park Hotel
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Responsibilities
* To assist the Head Chef in the smooth running of the Pastry Kitchen ensuring that all areas of the Kitchen are maintained to the standards required by the Hotel.
* To co-ordinate and execute training of Commi Chefs and Apprentices. To be able to motivate staff.
* To maintain a safe, hygienic and healthy working environment.
* To bake/cook any food on a daily basis according to business requirements for the Pastry Department.
* To check daily on food preparation, individual costs, quality, quantity inventories and portion control.
* Together with the Head Chef, plan menus and recipes and test samples.
* Together with the Head Chef, establish job methods and supervise cooking standards to maintain a high quality of food and service.
* To inspect daily all fresh food received to ensure quality is maintained.
* To observe the legal requirements in respect of Health and Safety and employment laws.
* To report problems re: failure of machinery and small equipment to the Head Chef / Sous Chef.
* To instruct on the correct usage of kitchen equipment and machinery and ensure correct usage by all kitchen staff.
* To inspect daily all food stores and refrigerated areas and suggest correct storage methods to comply with regulations and ensure turnover of food items.
* To ensure that the standards set by the Companys Policy and procedures regarding personal hygiene are maintained by all kitchen staff.
* To report complaints immediately to the Head Chef and attend monthly departmental meetings.
Additional Responsibilities
* To be present and help in the preparation of food during the day in the kitchen.
* To be fully responsible for all food which leaves the kitchen during service (Presentation, Taste).
* To ensure the hotel’s HACCP system is adhered to and that all staff are familiar with forms and procedures.
Requirements
Candidates must be experienced in working in a busy Pastry Kitchen catering for large numbers to cover our Bistro, Garden Room, Fine Dining Restaurant and Banqueting.
Skills
Desserts Pastry
Benefits
Meal Allowance / Canteen Parking Paid Holidays Uniforms Sister Property Hotel Discounts
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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