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Pastry Commis Chef

FAIRMONT
Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa Posted Oct 5, 2026
On-site

About this role

Pastry Commis Chef

Scope of position:

The Commis Chef will be focused, with special attention placed upon continuous practice to master skills and tasks assigned to them by their supervisors. Always act in a professional manner using the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values. The Commis Chef will strive to exceed guest expectations and take the culinary team to go from good to great.

Responsibilities

  • Communication and Conduct

  • Attend daily shift briefings to keep yourself informed of daily operational requirements.

  • Communicate daily with supervisors to ensure open lines of communication.

  • Promote a fun/ professional and disciplined work environment.

  • Actively share ideas, opinions & suggestions in daily shift briefings.

  • Always present yourself in a full chef’s uniform following all personal hygiene and grooming requirements.

  • Support & motivate kitchen colleagues.

  • Health and Safety

  • Always promote Health and Safety

  • Ensure personal knives and tools are at the utmost cleanliness and always maintained.

  • Ensure proper hygiene practices are always followed in line with the Food Safety Programme.

  • Ensure that all areas in the kitchen are always kept clean and tidy.

  • Adopt a clean as you go approach.

  • To assist in clearing, cleaning, washing within the kitchen, including in-depth cleaning, using any approved specialized products and methods laid down.

  • Stock Management

  • Maintain cleanliness and proper rotation of stock in all chillers following FIFO system.

  • Ensure storeroom requisitions are accurate to minimize repeat visits.

  • Ensure stock is stored and labelled correctly.

  • Training and Development

  • To undergo training in both formal courses and on-the-job to develop cooking and kitchen organizational skills.

  • Actively seek tools for self-growth and development.

  • Complete all assigned training on Ines.

  • Sustainability and Stock

  • Always minimize wastage/ spoilage and record wastage on Winnow system.

  • To aid stock taking within the total Kitchen Department in conjunction with the Head Chef.

  • Food Quality and Control

  • Perform tasks to the standards & expectations set forth, ensure that all food cooked and served is of a high quality and served at a safe and appropriate temperature.

  • Daily checks of all mise en place to ensure freshness & quality standards.

  • Complete assigned tasks in an efficient and timely manner.

  • Act as an extension of kitchen managers to ensure food consistency & quality.

  • Assign and follow – up tasks as dictated by business volumes and supervisors.

  • Performs any other reasonable duties as required by the department head.

Qualifications

  • Have a strong passion for food.
  • 1 year of experience in food production environment
  • Food Hygiene and Safety trained.
  • Have an enthusiastic and positive attitude.
  • Be driven to succeed.

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