Commis I - Baker

SUMMARY:
JOB PURPOSE 

A Baker assists the Demi Chef de Partie Baker and Chef de Partie Baker in preparing delicious baked goods. You'll play a key role in product preparation, maintenance, logistics, and ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met.

POSITION INFO:
KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Preparing a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following MSC approved recipes
• Produce as required by the Executive chef a range of alternative bakery products for guests with specific dietary requirements (fat-free, salt-free, sugar-free etc.)
• Ensure high standards of all bread and bread products (pizza etc.) and presentation, including portion and quality control
• Check temperatures and condition of all material in the section
• Follows all food safety protocols in the bakery department in compliance with MSC Food safety standards
• Ensures that food is properly stored, sets up the workstations and keeps it clean at all times
• Prepare the daily mise en place and food production
• Minimize food spoilage
• Comply with international HACCP

• Proficient English, oral and written skills
• Proven successful experience for at least 2 contracts in a similar position in a major hotel operating under International Food Safety Standards, Bakery or a cruise ship.

• Valid South African Passport
• Police Clearance