Every plate has the potential to create a memory that lasts a lifetime for our guests. To deliver all this and more, we’re looking for a Cook / Commis Chef with a passion for presentation, dedication to flavour and commitment to setting high standards from workspace to table and beyond.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

· Prepares and present baked pastries including the preparation of:

o Baked pastries

o Handling and storage of commodities

o Chou pastry dishes

o Gateau pithiviers

o Bake and fill a variety of sweet pate dishes

o Savoury products from chou short and puff

· Prepares and present yeast raised pastries including the preparation of:

o Croissants

o Brioche

o Kuchen

o Danish pastries

o Savarins and babas

· Prepare and present afternoon tea items including:

o Those suitable to be served for afternoon tea in a hotel

o Flans and pies

· Prepare and present desserts including:

o Frozen desserts

o Hot desserts

o Cold desserts

o Specialty desserts

· Prepare and present gateaux, tortes and cakes including:

o Traditional gateaux, torten and cakes

o Finish and decorate them

o Prepare for service and serve them to guests

o Design, prepare, cover and decorate cakes for festive occasions

o Prepare a range of cheesecakes

· Prepare marzipan work

o Prepare modeling marzipan

o Prepare a range of molded flowers and figures

o Manipulate marzipan to cover cakes
· Prepare Petits Fours

o Prepare a range of petits fours secs

o Prepare a range of petits fours glaces

· Maintain hygienic standards and practices

· Maintain a hygienic kitchen

· Clean the kitchen and equipment

· Maintain personal hygiene

What We need from you:

● 2 years of experience in Pastry.

●The flexibility to work night, weekend and holiday shifts

●Compliance with local laws on food handling – you’ll need to be above the minimum age required and fluent in the local language

●Great communication – you’ll be warm, welcoming and easy to talk to

Human Resource Responsibilities

· Works with Superior and Human Resource Manager to ensure the departmental performance of staff is

productive. Duties include:

o Assists in planning for future staffing needs

o Assists in recruiting in line with company guidelines

o Prepares and administers detailed induction program for new staff

o Assists in maintaining a comprehensive, current and guest focused set of departmental standards

and procedures and oversees their implementation

o Ensures training needs analysis of Kitchen staff is carried out and training programmes are

designed and implemented to meet needs

o Provides input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company

guidelines

o Coaches, counsels and disciplines staff, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance

o Regularly communicates with staff and maintains good relations

Financial Responsibilities

· Works with superior in the preparation and management of the department’s budget. Duties include:

o Assists in co-ordinating the preparation of the departmental annual budget

o Controls and monitors departmental costs on an ongoing basis to ensure performance against

budget

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing

framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

IHG

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