Industry :
Hotels & Resorts
Department :
Chefs-Kitchen
Location :
Cape Town, South Africa
Recruiter :
Marriott International
Employment Type:
Permanent
Validate Through :
2025-09-17
Salary Range (monthly):
1 to 2,000
Salary Details
Salary Description: Competetive Salary Offered
Job Description For Commis Chef - Pastry
POSITION SUMMARY
Function
Are you ready to grow your dream career!! Join our amazing team and help deliver unforgettable cuisines and create memorable experiences. We are recruiting for a fun, energetic, innovative and enthusiastic Commis Chef (Pastry) with a positive attitude. Reporting to the Head Pastry Chef, the successful candidate is responsible to assist in the kitchen operation, uphold the exceptional service standards and quality within a pressurized environment whilst you embrace the ethos of The Westin Cape Town Culture in accordance with Marriott International Policies and Procedures.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Recognized appropriate qualification advantageous
- 1- 2 years' experience in reputable pastry kitchen in a similar position within a 5-star environment
- Competency of all relevant cookery skills
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and HACCP
- Ability to work within a pressurized environment
- Ability to use Initiative and be proactive and self-driven
- Ability to work without supervision and within a team
- Ability to work within a pressurized environment
- Ability to manage and work with high volume work load
- Attention to detail pertaining to area of responsibility
- Required to work rostered shifts and irregular hours as per operational requirements
- Flexible working hours as well as available to work weekends and Public holidays as per operational requirements
Key Responsibilities - Preparation and service of dishes within the pastry department
- Proactive, self-motivated Individual with good professional work ethic
- Support the operations within the pastry department
- Sound understanding of all health & safety regulations
- Ensure the highest standards of hygiene and quality are maintained throughout the kitchen
- Assist where necessary within the kitchen departments
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
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At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand's unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous.
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