Baker - Pastry

In brief

Overview The President Hotel, described as 'Cape Town's Most Loved Hotel', is seeking a Baker - Pastry to join its team. This role offers the opportunity to develop baking skills alongside experienced culinary professionals and contribute to fresh, quality food across a varied hotel operation, as the company progresses on its journey toward luxury. The hotel offers a competitive salary, company contributions toward benefits, and an outstanding team culture. What you will do * Prepare and bake breads, rolls and other baked goods according to established recipes and hotel standards. * Manage dough preparation, fermentation, proofing and baking to achieve consistent flavour, texture and appearance. * Plan daily production with senior chefs according to occupancy, service requirements and function bookings. * Ensure baked goods are fresh and ready on time for breakfast, restaurants, buffets, banqueting and events. * Monitor ingredient quantities, baking temperatures and production times. * Check finished products for quality, consistency and presentation. * Store, label and rotate ingredients correctly while controlling portions and minimising waste. * Keep bakery equipment and work areas clean, organised and ready for use. * Follow food safety, hygiene and allergen-management procedures. * Report equipment faults, ingredient shortages and production concerns promptly. * Contribute ideas for new bakery items and support the wider kitchen team when required. Requirements (from the original advert) * Minimum 2 years' relevant baking experience within a hotel, professional bakery or reputable restaurant. * Relevant Baking, Culinary or Pastry qualification is advantageous. * Practical experience producing breads, rolls and other baked goods. * Good understanding of dough preparation, mixing, kneading, fermentation, proofing and baking. * Ability to follow recipes, measure ingredients accurately and maintain consistent quality. * Experience planning production and preparing sufficient quantities for busy service periods. * Ability to operate bakery equipment safely, including mixers, ovens and proofing equipment. * Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, allergen management and stock rotation. * Strong attention to detail, time management and organisational skills. * Ability to work independently and as part of a professional kitchen team. * Availability for early-morning shifts, weekends and public holidays. * South African ID or valid South African work authorisation. * Updated CV with contactable references. Who should apply This role is suitable for an experienced Baker with a minimum of two years' relevant baking experience in a hotel, professional bakery, or reputable restaurant. Candidates should possess practical experience in producing various baked goods, a good understanding of dough preparation and baking processes, and the ability to consistently follow recipes. Essential skills include planning production for busy periods, safely operating bakery equipment, and adhering to food safety and hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, effective time management, organizational skills, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a professional kitchen environment. Applicants must be available for early-morning shifts, weekends, and public holidays, and hold a South African ID or valid South African work authorisation, along with an updated CV with contactable references. A relevant Baking, Culinary, or Pastry qualification is considered advantageous. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/tourism-hospitality/other-tourism-hospitality/western-cape/baker-pastry-id-7603766 Source: jobmail

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