PASTRY COOK – Tokatoka Resort

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JOB DESCRIPTION & SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Tokatoka Resort provides a beautiful and convenient location near Nadi International Airport offering the personalized service that Warwick Hotels and Resorts is known for with over 60 Hotels, Resorts and spas worldwide in locations including Europe, USA, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific.

Applicants are invited from passionate and dynamic professionals who pride themselves with the ability to deliver quality customer service to fill the positions of:

Pastry Cook

We are seeking a versatile pastry cook to impress our customers with delicious new pastry creations. As a pastry cook, you will liaise with the executive chef and other chefs to design seasonal menus. Your duties will include overseeing the baking of pastries for confectionary displays, scheduled events, and special requests.

To be successful as a pastry cook, you should be able to supervise pastry staff under stressful conditions and also have extensive experience in pastry baking. First-class Pastry Cooks use their natural flair to inspire other chefs and never fail to create impressive confections.

Pastry Cook Responsibilities:

• Consulting with the executive chef and other chefs to plan menus.
• Executing pastry orders for catered events and accommodating special requests.
• Demonstrating skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets, and pies.
• Creating enticing confectionery decorations and delicious pastry fillings, as well as keeping abreast of new pastry baking techniques.
• Applying classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries.
• Adding novel, creative, and delicious pastry items to the existing selection.
• Hiring, training, and supervising pastry section staff, as well as adhering to food industry regulations.
• Monitoring equipment and ensuring all specialized pastry baking tools are in working order.
• Maintaining the good running order of specialized pastry baking equipment.
• Preparing work schedules and keeping pastry section records.

Pastry Cook Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in baking and pastry arts, or similar preferred.
• Post-secondary vocational training at a culinary institution would be advantageous.
• 2 or more years of experience as a pastry cook, baker, or similar.
• Advanced knowledge of traditional pastry baking techniques.
• Creative ability in designing, decorating, and filling confectionery.
• Ability to coordinate with other chefs and manage pastry section staff.
• In-depth knowledge of food industry regulations.
• Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings, when required.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Basic Qualifications

At least 1 year experience in similar position, dynamic hard-working person, disciplined, adaptability and energetic.

JOB FUNCTIONS
Bakers, Chefs – Executive Sous /Demi / Commis, Chef Pastry and Staff, Chef – Teppanyaki, Cleaners, Cooks, Front Office & Guest Services, Housekeeper /Housekeeping

JOB OPEN TO:
Fiji Residents Only