Assistant Pastry Chef - InterContinental Jeddah

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in initiating daily requisitions based on the business, banquets and occupancy, bearing in mind unnecessary wastage, storage regulations and food cost.
• Ensures that no food is given out without proper documentation or to unauthorized persons and reports immediately any irregularities to the Pastry Chef, the Executive Chef or his delegate.
• Assists in supervising the functions of all the Pastry employees, including reporting on duty, late arrival, overtime, off days and public holidays in order to ensure a maximum productivity during their duty.
• Assists kitchen management in creating menus, recipes, costing and food quality standards 
• Ensures that all food transfers are correctly recorded 
• Assists in supervising personal grooming, hygiene and uniform wearing of all Pastry employees.
• Co-ordinates with the Pastry Chef or the Executive Chef on daily and weekly menus and functions, and determines the type and the quantity of food to prepare.
• Ensures that training takes place regularly in Pastry Section and ensures that the Section staffs participate in any organized training.
• Knows all recipes, menus and products related to assigned section 
• Responsible to improve his knowledge and future growth with company 
• Assists in planning and supervising production of all cold and hot desserts.
• Bakeries including à la carte orders for all outlets, buffet preparation for all outlets, banquet and outside catering and ensures that they are fresh and prepared in the correct manner.
• Maintains comprehensive product knowledge on ingredients, equipments, market and current trends 
• Deals effectively with guest requests and takes appropriate actions to resolve guests complaints 
• Assists in ensuring that Pastry Section equipment is used correctly, kept clean, and reports any defects promptly.
• Reports any injury and accidents to his supervisor or kitchen management 
• Must be familiar with HACCP standards and food hygiene regulations 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• High School Graduate or equal level of qualification.
• At least 2 years experience working as Asst. pastry Chef.
• Speaks good English language and Arabic is advantage.
• Computer knowledge (MS Office and internet).