Pastry Chef

At Malta Marriott Resort & Spa, we seek people who are positive, creative, dedicated, and passionate about everything they do and who are proud to be associated with one of the most recognisable hospitality brands in the world. This is where you come in.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepares and properly garnishes pastry orders as they are received in accordance with recipes and proper plate presentation
• Always adheres to Marriott’s standards of preparation, recipes, and presentation
• Ensures preparation and service of all items in his/her section
• Ensures that portions and appearance of pastry items are up to standard
• Ensures that food from own station is delivered on time; asks for help if needed
• Refers to SOPs to ensure that preparation, cooking and presentation specifications of all dishes produced in the section are up to standard
• Assists the Head Chef in the daily operation of the kitchen
• Communicates closely with the Team and takes every opportunity to become familiar with all aspects of his/her position so as to fill their position due to their absence. 
• Produces the food of the highest possible quality as required by the Hotel
• Takes the initiative to recommend to his/her supervisor changes in systems, methods or equipment to improve service

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of all Food & Beverage standards, quality presentation, service and products and local health and sanitation standards;
• Demonstrates proper and safe usage of all kitchen equipment;
• Knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, receiving, storage and sanitation;
• Ability to support the control of food cost;
• Ability to clearly define productivity standards with quality requirements and methods required to obtain them;
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently;
• Rectify arising problems and complaints;
• Be a team player;
• Flexible with working hours, including evenings and weekends.