Assistant Pastry Chef, Chef De Partie, Demi-Chef De Partie and Commie at Safari Park Hotel
Safari Park Hotel, a leading five star hotel situated in Nairobi and serving the top notch of the Hospitality sector seeks to employ well organized and highly motivated Kenyan citizens who are results-oriented to fill the positions below
Assistant Pastry Chef
Assistant Pastry Chef
Reporting to the Executive Chef through the Pastry Chef, the successful candidate will be responsible for;
- Assist in the day to day operations of the pastry kitchen.
- Collaborate with the head baker on daily tasks and schedules.
- Liaise with all kitchen production areas for their daily food orders and submit to Executive Sous Chef/purchaser to prepare Market List in a timely manner.
- Ensure that proper par stocks of all food items are maintained.
- Ensure that all coolers and freezers are organized & maintained as per standards
- Execute all buffet production in a timely manner to ensure guest satisfaction
- Along with the Pastry Chef is responsible for all new menu presentations.
- Responsible for reporting all malfunctioning kitchen equipment and report the same to the Pastry Chef/Executive Sous Chef.
- Ensure that all inter kitchen transfers are done in a timely manner and brought to the Executive Chef for authorization
- Supervision of pastry staff in the absence of the pastry chef.
The position calls for an individual with the following attributes;
- Aged 35 – 45 years
- Be holders of a certificate in bakery / pastry from Kenya Utalii College or any other internationally recognised hotel training institution.
- Have at least five (5) years experience in a similar position in a large organisation, specialising in making cakes, bread and general baking.
- Organised and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work in tight production schedules and set quotas for number of items to be produced on a daily basis.
- Innately creative and self motivated.
- Sound knowledge of hygiene and safety standards in the Kitchen and possess discipline to enforce those standards.
- Be Computer literate.
Chef De Partie
Reporting to the Executive Chef and will be responsible for,
- Controlling a given section within the Kitchen to the standards laid down. To confirm with Health and Safety standards.
- Creation of high quality dishes in his role as part of the Kitchen team.
- Cooking consistently and enthusiastically on a high level as directed by the Executive Chef.
- Checking the function sheets on a daily basis with the Senior Chef on duty as to the work that needs to be carried out for the day.
- Ensuring that his/her station and environment is kept hygienically clean and also working in a hygienic manner.
- Controlling incoming goods and stores them in perfect conditions.
- Reporting any breakdowns and/or kitchen hazards directly to the Executive Chef or to the Sous Chef in his absence.
- Assisting the Executive Chef with menu planning and or/ ideas as required.
The positions are challenging and calls for dynamic, confident, aggressive and forward thinking persons with the following attributes;
- Aged 25-35 years.
- Be holders of a certificate or diploma in food production or culinary arts.
- Chef de Parties should have at least three (3) years experience in a similar position in the hotel industry.
- Demi Chef de Parties should have at least two (2) years experience in a similar position.
- Knowledgeable about the culinary industry and food preparation.
- Organised, have the ability to delegate tasks well and work in a high stress environment.
- Knowledge of hygiene and safety standards in the Kitchen and possess discipline to enforce those standards.
- Flexible and able to work in 24 hr rotating shifts.
Demi-Chef De Partie
Reporting to the Executive Chef, the successful candidates will be responsible to,
- Assist and supports the Executive Chef in preparation of different foods.
- Assist in all Kitchen activities including ordering for supplies and budget control.
- Responsible for relaying orders to station cooks and ensure each menu item is prepared on time.
- Assist with the preparation, cooking and presentation of different foods in the restaurant.
- Assist with the enforcement of health and safety standards in the Kitchen.
- Ensure that Customers are served with quality food in a timely manner.
The position calls for an individual with the following attributes;
- Aged 25-35 years.
- Be holders of a certificate or diploma in food production or culinary arts.
- Should have at least two (2) years experience in a similar position.
- Knowledgeable about the culinary industry and food preparation.
- Organised, have the ability to perform tasks well and work in a high stress environment.
- Knowledge of hygiene and safety standards in the Kitchen and possess discipline to enforce those standards.
- Flexible and able to work in 24 hr rotating shifts.
Commie
Reporting to the Executive Chef, the successful candidates will be responsible to,
- Perform basic tasks of food preparation and organization in the kitchen.
- Rotate in different sections of the kitchen learning the operations in every section.
- Maintaining high standards of Kitchen hygiene.
- Prepare the ingredients for more senior chefs.
- Measure dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately.
- Deal with deliveries and stock rotation.
The position calls for an individual with the following attributes;
- Be holders of a certificate or diploma in food production or culinary arts.
- Knowledgeable about the culinary industry and food preparation.
- Organised, have the ability to perform tasks well and work in a high stress environment.
- Knowledge of hygiene and safety standards in the Kitchen and possess discipline to enforce those standards.
- Fast learner with the ability to develop a wide range of skills within a short time.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the Kitchen staff.
- Flexible and able to work in 24 hr rotating shifts.
How to apply;
Applicants meeting the above qualifications should send their application letters indicating the title of the position along with a detailed CV and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to the address below to reach us by Friday March 14, 2014.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Human Resources & Admin. Manager
P.O. Box 45038-00100
Nairobi
or email careers@safariparkhotel.co.ke
