Pastry & Culinary Chef

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced professional to join our culinary team. You will be responsible for the preparation, presentation, and serving of afro fusion and fine dining meals and pastries. This role requires ensuring meals are of high quality with timely delivery, managing stock inventory, and handling re-stocking requests.

You must be diligent in your performance at all times, excel in delivery, and maintain a customer-centric approach in all interactions with customers, clients, and colleagues. You will be required to familiarize yourself with all relevant practices that ensure successful execution of your responsibilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Culinary and Pastry Preparation

• Utilize culinary expertise to prepare and create a diverse range of dishes, including savory meals and pastries
• Bake, decorate, and write messages on cakes using pastry bags and tips
• Execute precise techniques in chopping, marinating, and measuring ingredients according to established recipes for both culinary and pastry production

Menu Development

• Contribute to menu development by proposing new dishes and pastry items, considering seasonal ingredients and culinary trends
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure a balanced and innovative menu

Kitchen Management

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, overseeing the washing of dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment
• Ensure proper sanitation of food preparation areas, countertops, cutting boards, and cooking surfaces, meeting the highest hygiene standards

Stock Control and Inventory Management

• Monitor and manage kitchen inventory, overseeing both culinary and pastry ingredients
• Unload and store deliveries in designated areas, ensuring proper rotation of stock

Service Excellence

• Provide hands-on support during peak hours, overseeing both culinary and pastry production to maintain quality and efficiency
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure seamless coordination during busy periods

Compliance and Safety

• Adhere to all food safety and kitchen safety regulations and standards