PRIMARY PURPOSE

Responsible for all pastry production for the dining and all other camp functions. Production of pastry items for special events such as buffet and sundowner. Daily production of a la carte dessert offerings, banquet dessert offerings, pizza dough for pizza bar, a la carte breads, and breakfast pastries.

• This position is based in Maasai Mara

Detailed Responsibilities

• Maintains complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools as intended, properly and safely.
• Maintains high standards of sanitation and cleanliness throughout the pastry section at all times.
• Requisitions all products and supplies needed for the pastry section.
• Precisely follows all pastry recipes to ensure consistent high quality: measures ingredients using scales, measuring cups and spoons.
• Prepares all baked goods, puddings, gelatins, frozen desserts, stewed and baked fruits, pies, cakes, pastries, icings, custards, fondants, and fillings used in desserts.
• Understands and consistently follows proper sanitation practices including those for personal hygiene.
• Ensures proper rotation and that all products are used by expiration date.
• Checks productions schedules.
• Establish priority items for the day.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the head Chef.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Qualification

• Minimum high school education
• Culinary Arts Diploma/Certification

Experience

• At least 3 years of experience as a pastry cook in a retail, club, hotel, restaurant or institutional setting.

Skills

Skills:

• Have a good knowledge in pastry and bread
• Cake and other pastry decorating
• Attention to details

Interests

A passion for wildlife and a commitment to sustainability and conservation.

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