Pastry Chef

Accor

  • Nairobi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Company DescriptionThe MGallery Hotel Collection features boutique hotels, each with its own original design and unique stories to tell. Choosing to join MGallery is choosing to live and experience Memorable Moments.MGallery Nairobi Gigiri will feature 105 rooms and suites; four restaurants, including an all-day dining venue, a signature dining experience, a pool bar, and a rooftop restaurant and bar; meeting rooms and a business centre; and wellness facilities spanning a gym, pool and spa.With a prime location on Gigiri's Limuru Road, fairly close to Nairobi's city centre and Village Market, it will attract UN and NGO delegates, consultants and contractors, as well as diplomats, leisure visitors and the local community.Job Description
  • Assist the Executive Chef in the full operation of all kitchen units.
  • Is responsible for the cost, quality, hygiene, taste, presentation of all types of food produced in or purchased by the facility and the customer satisfaction related to these.
  • Identify the work methods and cooking standards and ensure that these are applied to ensure that food is prepared in a quality manner and that personnel work efficiently.
  • Work in a coordinated manner with all section chefs and instruct them as needed.
  • Personally control that the presentation and quality of food prepared for breakfast, lunch and dinner is in accordance with the standards.
  • Prepare the list of materials to be purchased, place their orders on the system and check the meat, fish and vegetables that are purchased.
  • Control the daily provision vouchers and accelerate the circulation of slow-moving supplies.
  • Check the cooling systems of food storages and ensure that food is used according to the first in, first out principle.
  • Plan food production in accordance with the stages identified by the Executive Chef.
  • Control the current status of raw foods and provisions as well as the way that excess food is used, prevent food from spoiling, use excess food in an efficient manner, and control the portions of food.
  • Is responsible for preparing standard recipes for all foods produced in order to brand standards.
  • Continuously monitor that the personnel working in the department comply with personal hygiene rules.
  • Ensure that the records needed for the food safety system are kept regularly.
  • Check all of the storage houses at the beginning of work and ensure that they are orderly, deliver old products to production, and make sure that the remaining food is made use of.
  • Check the menu and inform and warn personnel of any missing or problematic products so that the same situation does not re-occur.
  • Deliver trainings to food production personnel about menu preparation, product recipes and food costs etc.
  • Carry out all responsibilities related to the quality management systems implemented at the facility.
  • Carry out all other duties assigned by managers and hotel management not specified in the job description.
Qualifications
  • At least a high school or equivalent diploma.
  • Extensive practical and managerial experience related to the processes in the respective department (at least 5 years).
  • To be able to communicate in English.
  • Basic computer applications.
  • Has excellent command of all products and cooking techniques in the related field and is responsible for business development. Has advanced knowledge of the other kitchen sections and processes. Has knowledge of local or international cuisine.
Additional InformationShould be eligible to live and work in Kenya.

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