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Chef de Partie (Pastry)

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Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Hospitality & Tourism

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Job Description

Want to grow as a chef? This wood-fired pizzeria in Umhlanga gives you real stations and real volume. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll report in Umhlanga. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What you'll actually do

Cook for banquets and conference lunches of 100 to 400 guests.
Clean down your section, deep-clean the fryer and scrub the extractor filters.
Cook steaks, burgers and grills to the temperature on the docket.
Label, date and rotate stock using first-in, first-out.
Help cost recipes and track waste on the weekly sheet.
Run your station during service and call back every ticket from the pass.

What you need

You take instruction from the head chef without drama
A culinary certificate or City & Guilds, or solid on-the-job experience
You know food safety basics under R638 and HACCP
Good knife skills and you can prep at speed
Comfortable in heat, on your feet, for long split shifts

Extra points for

Stock and ordering experience on a system such as Micros or Pilot
Experience with combi ovens and batch cooking
Pastry or bakery training

On offer

Two staff meals per shift
On-the-job training with a path to chef de partie
Chef whites and safety shoes provided

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): photos of dishes you have plated (on your phone is fine), certified copy of your SA ID or work permit plus a CV listing each kitchen, your station and dates.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Umhlanga; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

Do not leave gaps unexplained; if you did casual banquet work between jobs, say so on your CV.
List your stations (grill, pastry, cold, sauce) under each job; head chefs scan for this first.