Pastry Sous Chef

Job Description

Job description / Role

– Schedule routine orders in coordination with the Store Keeper, follow-up with suppliers, receive pastry goods, check specifications, and ensure appropriate storing
– Contribute to stocking the pastry station with foodstuffs and needed items
– Supervise and control that the pastry production is in conformance with the set quality, time, hygiene, cleanliness and presentation specifications
– Supervise and train team members on all key responsibilities in the pastry section and ensure that they comply with the set statutory regulations
– Assist in preparing, cooking, and decorating the precooked, raw, elaborated, frozen and shaped pastries in conformance with the set specifications and as per the instructions of the Regional Pastry Chef
– Implement adequate hygienic procedures and guidelines as set for the brand, ensure that health and safety regulations are followed at all times, and report discrepancies to hierarchy
– Review the prepared checklists by team members to ensure effectiveness and take action accordingly
– Coordinate with the 'Front of the House' staff to be aware of special events and reservations and prepare needs accordingly
– Carry out functional supervisory responsibilities that include planning and assigning tasks, setting deadlines, monitoring results and quality, and relaying team's request to hierarchy