Job Responsibilities
• Responsible to assist Master Artist to create and design seasonal and festive pastry artistic display in pastry shop, buffets, room amenities and special events
• Hands-on working and coaching the artist team to achieve or exceed expectations
• Responsible for artistic customization 3D cakes for our guests and support in achieving all goals designated by the Executive Chef and Master Artist
• Ensure overall efficiency in 3D cake/showpiece display fabrication and general cleaning of kitchens, equipment and utensils
• Be responsible for the food production following the flow from when it gets delivered to the guest plate; be in control of the step-by-step preparation
• Work closely with receiving and purchasing on a day-to-day operation controlling raw material quality standard.
• Ensure quality of food items according to the standards in place. It includes ensuring all food items are in perfect sanitary condition, applying “First in First out!” kitchen best practice
• Monitor the production of food items to ensure they are in compliance with the prescribed recipes and specifications. Adhere to all the standards of food presentation, production, and portioning controls
• Complies and ensures hygiene policies are strictly adhered to a daily basis being relentless checking and controlling cooks applying all standards in place
• Uncompromising level of commitment and support to the hygiene manager and executive chef to achieve the highest level of food safety requirement in all kitchens
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in and around all pastry work areas and ensure that all colleagues clean their stations after every service. Responsible for ensuring daily and weekly cleaning are strictly followed
• Always ensure safe and proper use of equipment and to instruct this to all pastry colleagues
• Report to pastry management any maintenance defects using the correct and proper procedures
• Provide accurate recipes with appropriate training to the line cooks enabling them to deliver consistent food products. Assist individuals with their job functions and on-the-job training when necessary to ensure optimum service to customers
• Estimates food consumption to schedule purchases and requisition of raw materials. Minimize waste and spoilage to expenses in line with budget
• Prepare efficient daily work list and train line cooks to produce mise en place with sense of priority and time management
• Ensures a cooperative and professional rapport is maintained with all external controls. Fosters and promotes a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and employee morale
• Be willing to undertake additional duties and responsibilities of work outside the normal daily/weekly routine but within the overall scope of the position
• Constantly provide feedback to the employees on their job performance creating a work environment which values trust and transparency
• Help maintaining high productivity levels through efficient monitoring of duty roster which are relevant to business needs. Organize and plan annual leave in the same manner
• Maintain high standards of grooming for oneself and subordinates ensuring good customer relations are always maintained, in particular when working in the public areas of the hotel
• Able to demonstrate a positive attitude and take pride in one’s work. This must be reflected in the product produced for our guests to consume
• Ensure that you report to work on time as per pastry department schedules. Report any sickness or absence from work using the correct procedures
Job Requirements
Education & Certification
• Vocational School or above
• Culinary Diploma or Certificate
Experience
• 5 years supervision position experience in a 5-star international hotel
Other Prerequisite
• Must have strong pastry artist experience (international preferred) proven organizational skills
• Excellent in leadership & supervisory skills with a “hands-on” approach
• Excellent logistical, culinary and leadership skills
• Able to instill safety and sanitation habits
• Willing and able to work shift work
• Have a well-groomed, professional appearance
• People & customer oriented, motivator & self-starter
• Team builder; displays initiative & creativity
