Pastry Junior Sous Chef

This position will be reporting to the Head Chef (Fine-Dining)

The primary role of the Pastry Junior Sous Chef is to provide support to the Head Chef and any other persons or companies assigned, in a professional and timely manner. This individual will assist with daily kitchen operations and must be flexible in terms of job scope and work hours to meet the demands of our fast-paced and dynamic organization.

This individual possesses communication and people management skills, meticulous, and able to work with fellow partners, management, and colleagues.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Chef to develop new pastry and dessert products, or modification of existing products and recipes
• Pastry preparation according to restaurant’s standard of quality, recipes, and standard operating procedures
• Ensure food handling and hygiene regulations are in accordance with SFA’s standards
• Maintaining and ordering stock necessary for smooth running operations
• Responsible to ensure stocks received are of the freshest quality and of accurate weight as ordered
• Work closely with the team for day-to-day operation controlling the quality standard of raw materials
• Conduct daily briefing
• Assist the Pastry Chef in organizing the working schedule and work in the kitchen so that everything works smoothly
• Able to provide training and coordination with Cook / other kitchen staff
• Controlling the results and consistency of food quality
• Supervise and minimize wastage of ingredients and kitchen activities on a regular basis
• Any other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least Diploma / Vocational Certificate in Culinary Arts & Pastry Skills
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in handling pastry technical skills
• Full knowledge of various preparation methods in relation to pastry making
• Able to work independently as well as in a team
• Possess good communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Possess a positive service attitude and high standards of personal hygiene
• Basic Food Hygiene certification is a must