Job Description
The Pastry Chef must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and is responsible for all pastry related functions, controlling costs and ensuring Food & Beverage quality hygiene and safety.
General:
* Stay updated on all Em Sherif policies, memos, procedures, specials and promotions, etc.
* Stay updated on all Em Sherif pastry menu
* Report to the Head chef any required pastry section maintenance issue
* Attend and participate in daily briefings and other meetings as scheduled
* Respect safety and hygiene of Em Sherif premises
* Respect grooming standards
* Maintain a favorable relationship with all Em Sherif employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximizing employee morale, productivity and efficiency
Daily operations
* Check the daily production schedule to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake
* Create and prepare desserts in accordance with the existent menus
* Decorate desserts according to requirements as per set Em Sherif Sea Café standards
* Prepare plate desserts for serving
* Implement and follow an expedited, standardized, efficient preparation kitchen pastry process
* Ensure consistency, application of standard recipes and portion control of all pastry items as set by Em Sherif
* Make specialty items as requested by the Head chef
* Be alert about using exact measurements and paying strict attention to timing
* Work according to tight production schedules (ensure that the correct quantities are being produced for each pastry item order)
* Prepare items needed for the following day
* Ensure that daily preparation kitchen pastry checklists are completed
* Assist the Head chef to monitor preparation kitchen pastry waste; make suggestions for changes where applicable
* Ensure that all prepared pastry items are stored appropriately and used according to the FIFO procedure
* Help in any area of the pastry kitchen/BOH when circumstances dictate
Procurement
* Assist the Head chef in the Pastry’s inventory control and requisition orders
* Assist the Head chef in the receiving and/or storage process of pastry goods
Personal skills and abilities
* High commitment to ethics and confidentiality
* Highly motivated and self-starter
* Excellent multi-tasking skills and attentive to details
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Good leadership skills
* Able to cope under pressure
* Knowledgeable about kitchen products, utensils and equipment
* Knowledgeable about pastry techniques
* Basic knowledge about fire, health and safety procedures
* Able to work standing for several hours
* Neat, clean and well-groomed
Work experience requirements
* Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Pastry chef de partie
Education requirements
* Related degree in Hospitality preferred, or previous experience accumulated years of experience
* Good command of English and Arabic (both oral and written)