A prestigious five star wine estate in Stellenbosch is seeking a dedicated and passionate Pastry Commis Chef to join its award winning culinary team. This role is ideal for an energetic junior chef who is eager to learn, grow and contribute to the creation of exceptional pastries and desserts in a world class kitchen.

As a Pastry Commis Chef you will support the senior pastry team with preparation, mise en place, plating and maintaining the highest standards of quality, hygiene and precision.

What You Will Do

• Assist the pastry chefs with daily preparation for à la carte and buffet menus

• Maintain consistency in all recipe execution and food presentation

• Handle daily mise en place checks to ensure freshness and quality

• Assist with receiving and organising deliveries

• Maintain excellent cleanliness and organisation of all pastry workstations and equipment

• Follow strict food safety, hygiene and sanitation procedures

• Rotate stock correctly to minimise waste

• Support the team by sharing ideas and participating in shift briefings

• Learn menu items, features and seasonal offerings

What You Need

• Grade 12 with a Culinary Certificate or Diploma

• Ideally 1 to 2 years’ experience as a Commis Chef in a five star restaurant

• Passion for pastry, precision and presentation

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure

• Strong attention to detail with consistent productivity

• Self disciplined with a positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Ability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays

A competitive salary is offered along with the opportunity to grow within a highly respected luxury culinary team.

If you are passionate about pastry and eager to refine your skills in a world class kitchen, we would love to hear from you.