Description:
Pastry and Dessert PreparationCreate a variety of baked goods, pastries, and desserts for daily service, special events, and guest requests.Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and quality.Menu Planning and InnovationDevelop and update dessert menus based on seasonality, guest preferences, and lodge themes.Innovate new recipes and presentation ideas to enhance the culinary offering.Ingredient ManagementMonitor stock levels of pastry ingredients; order supplies as needed while minimizing waste.Ensure freshness and proper storage of all ingredients.Quality ControlMaintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation in all pastry and baking operations.Conduct regular quality checks on ingredients and finished products.Team Supervision and TrainingLead and train pastry assistants or junior bakers, ensuring efficient kitchen workflow and adherence to recipes.Support cross-training efforts with other kitchen staff when needed.Event and Special Order PreparationPrepare custom cakes, plated desserts, and themed pastries for weddings, events, and guest celebrations.Kitchen CoordinationWork closely with the Executive Chef and kitchen team to align pastry service with overall meal planning and timing.Cost Control and InventoryTrack usage, manage portion sizes, and control costs without compromising quality.Health and Safety ComplianceFollow all hygiene regulations and ensure cleanliness of pastry prep areas and equipment.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of food handling standards.Guest Interaction (if applicable)Occasionally present or explain desserts to guests, especially for tastings or special events.- Pastry and Dessert Preparation
- Create a variety of baked goods, pastries, and desserts for daily service, special events, and guest requests.
- Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and quality.
- Menu Planning and Innovation
- Develop and update dessert menus based on seasonality, guest preferences, and lodge themes.
- Innovate new recipes and presentation ideas to enhance the culinary offering.
- Ingredient Management
- Monitor stock levels of pastry ingredients; order supplies as needed while minimizing waste.
- Ensure freshness and proper storage of all ingredients.
- Quality Control
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation in all pastry and baking operations.
- Conduct regular quality checks on ingredients and finished products.
- Team Supervision and Training
- Lead and train pastry assistants or junior bakers, ensuring efficient kitchen workflow and adherence to recipes.
- Support cross-training efforts with other kitchen staff when needed.
- Event and Special Order Preparation
- Prepare custom cakes, plated desserts, and themed pastries for weddings, events, and guest celebrations.
- Kitchen Coordination
- Work closely with the Executive Chef and kitchen team to align pastry service with overall meal planning and timing.
- Cost Control and Inventory
- Track usage, manage portion sizes, and control costs without compromising quality.
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Follow all hygiene regulations and ensure cleanliness of pastry prep areas and equipment.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of food handling standards.
- Guest Interaction (if applicable)
- Occasionally present or explain desserts to guests, especially for tastings or special events.
Requirements:
- Create a variety of baked goods, pastries, and desserts for daily service, special events, and guest requests.
- Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and quality.
- Develop and update dessert menus based on seasonality, guest preferences, and lodge themes.
- Innovate new recipes and presentation ideas to enhance the culinary offering.
- Monitor stock levels of pastry ingredients; order supplies as needed while minimizing waste.
- Ensure freshness and proper storage of all ingredients.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation in all pastry and baking operations.
- Conduct regular quality checks on ingredients and finished products.
- Lead and train pastry assistants or junior bakers, ensuring efficient kitchen workflow and adherence to recipes.
- Support cross-training efforts with other kitchen staff when needed.
- Prepare custom cakes, plated desserts, and themed pastries for weddings, events, and guest celebrations.
- Work closely with the Executive Chef and kitchen team to align pastry service with overall meal planning and timing.
- Track usage, manage portion sizes, and control costs without compromising quality.
- Follow all hygiene regulations and ensure cleanliness of pastry prep areas and equipment.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of food handling standards.
- Occasionally present or explain desserts to guests, especially for tastings or special events.
15 May 2025;
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