Safari Park Hotel Assistant Pastry Chef, Chef De Partie, Demi-Chef De Partie and Commie Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Safari Park Hotel, a leading five star hotel situated in Nairobi and serving the top notch of the Hospitality sector seeks to employ well organised and highly motivated Kenyan citizens who are results-oriented to fill the positions below

Assistant Pastry Chef

Reporting to the Executive Chef through the Pastry Chef, the successful candidate will be responsible for;

• Assist in the day to day operations of the pastry kitchen.
• Collaborate with the head baker on daily tasks and schedules.
• Liaise with all kitchen production areas for their daily food orders and submit to Executive Sous Chef/purchaser to prepare Market List in a timely manner.
• Ensure that proper par stocks of all food items are maintained.
• Ensure that all coolers and freezers are organized & maintained as per standards
• Execute all buffet production in a timely manner to ensure guest satisfaction
• Along with the Pastry Chef is responsible for all new menu presentations.
• Responsible for reporting all malfunctioning kitchen equipment and report the same to the Pastry Chef/Executive Sous Chef.
• Ensure that all inter kitchen transfers are done in a timely manner and brought to the Executive Chef for authorization
• Supervision of pastry staff in the absence of the pastry chef.

The position calls for an individual with the following attributes;

• Aged 35 – 45 years
• Be holders of a certificate in bakery / pastry from Kenya Utalii College or any other internationally recognised hotel training institution.
• Have at least five (5) years experience in a similar position in a large organisation, specialising in making cakes, bread and general baking.
• Organised and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in tight production schedules and set quotas for number of items to be produced on a daily basis.
• Innately creative and self motivated.
• Sound knowledge of hygiene and safety standards in the Kitchen and possess discipline to enforce those standards.
• Be Computer literate.

Chef De Partie

Reporting to the Executive Chef and will be responsible for,

• Controlling a given section within the Kitchen to the standards laid down. To confirm with Health and Safety standards.
• Creation of high quality dishes in his role as part of the Kitchen team.
• Cooking consistently and enthusiastically on a high level as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Checking the function sheets on a daily basis with the Senior Chef on duty as to the work that needs to be carried out for the day.
• Ensuring that his/her station and environment is kept hygienically clean and also working in a hygienic manner.
• Controlling incoming goods and stores them in perfect conditions.
• Reporting any breakdowns and/or kitchen hazards directly to the Executive Chef or to the Sous Chef in his absence.
• Assisting the Executive Chef with menu planning and or/ ideas as required.

The positions are challenging and calls for dynamic, confident, aggressive and forward thinking persons with the following attributes;

• Aged 25-35 years.
• Be holders of a certificate or diploma in food production or culinary arts.
• Chef de Parties should have at least three (3) years experience in a similar position in the hotel industry.
• Demi Chef de Parties should have at least two (2) years experience in a similar position.
• Knowledgeable about the culinary industry and food preparation.
• Organised, have the ability to delegate tasks well and work in a high stress environment.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety standards in the Kitchen and possess discipline to enforce those standards.
• Flexible and able to work in 24 hr rotating shifts.

Demi-Chef De Partie

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the successful candidates will be responsible to,

• Assist and supports the Executive Chef in preparation of different foods.
• Assist in all Kitchen activities including ordering for supplies and budget control.
• Responsible for relaying orders to station cooks and ensure each menu item is prepared on time.
• Assist with the preparation, cooking and presentation of different foods in the restaurant.
• Assist with the enforcement of health and safety standards in the Kitchen.
• Ensure that Customers are served with quality food in a timely manner.

The position calls for an individual with the following attributes;

• Aged 25-35 years.
• Be holders of a certificate or diploma in food production or culinary arts.
• Should have at least two (2) years experience in a similar position.
• Knowledgeable about the culinary industry and food preparation.
• Organised, have the ability to perform tasks well and work in a high stress environment.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety standards in the Kitchen and possess discipline to enforce those standards.
• Flexible and able to work in 24 hr rotating shifts.

Commie

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the successful candidates will be responsible to,

• Perform basic tasks of food preparation and organization in the kitchen.
• Rotate in different sections of the kitchen learning the operations in every section.
• Maintaining high standards of Kitchen hygiene.
• Prepare the ingredients for more senior chefs.
• Measure dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately.
• Deal with deliveries and stock rotation.

The position calls for an individual with the following attributes;

• Be holders of a certificate or diploma in food production or culinary arts.
• Knowledgeable about the culinary industry and food preparation.
• Organised, have the ability to perform tasks well and work in a high stress environment.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety standards in the Kitchen and possess discipline to enforce those standards.
• Fast learner with the ability to develop a wide range of skills within a short time.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the Kitchen staff.
• Flexible and able to work in 24 hr rotating shifts.

How to apply;

Applicants meeting the above qualifications should send their application letters indicating the title of the position along with a detailed CV and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials to the address below to reach us by Friday March 14, 2014. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Human Resources & Admin. Manager
P.O. Box 45038-00100
Nairobi
 

or email careers@safariparkhotel.co.ke