Kokomo Private Island, Fiji’s premier luxury Island Resort, is seeking an experienced and qualified Commis Chef – Pastry to join our dynamic culinary team, based on Yaukuve Island, Kadavu. Do you have a long-term career goal to grow your culinary skills and a passion for preparing world-class dishes for our 6-star guests? Then we want to hear from YOU!
Responsibilities:
· Upgrade and control of food standards in the pastry section.
· To ensure pastry machines and fridges are operational and cleaned out after each use.
· To maintain consistency and quality of all cakes and pastries as required.
· To ensure work area maintains an excellent result of cleanliness at all times.
· To ensure working techniques and pastry handlings are accurate with no unnecessary wastage.
· To coordinate and delegate chefs whenever required and area most needed.
· To ensure all pastries are wrapped, labelled, dated and stored properly before closing shift. No food items are left on the floor.
· To be cooperative with immediate supervisors and support kitchen operation as required.
· Need also to assist in set-up and breakdowns of desserts in buffets and functions.
Your Experience:
· Previous experience as a Commis Chef - Pastry
· Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure while delivering high-quality, creative dishes.
· Eagerness to learn, adapt, and grow within a professional team.
· Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to enhancing the guest dining experience.
Requirements:
· Holds certificate in Baking and Pastries and Commercial Cookery
· Valid driver’s license.
· Proven culinary experience; multi-outlet experience is an advantage.
· Up-to-date with culinary trends and modern kitchen practices.
· Ability to share responsibilities, ensure quality control, and maintain cuisine standards at all times.
Renowned Australian property developer Lang Walker has lived and breathed place-making for over 50 years. Now, together with his family, Lang has brought his vision for an island paradise unlike any other to life. A venture straight from the hearts of the Walker family, Kokomo Private Island Fiji is a private escape for the intergenerational traveller; a place to celebrate life, where big smiles, genuine laughter, a warm welcome and seamless hospitality is effortless.
Not one to do things by half, Lang Walker has delivered a whole new level of exclusivity. Everything is taken care of the moment you set foot in Fiji, from your spectacular sea plane arrival to dining, your private suite and infinity pool, an island of adventures and sea of activities awaits you. A paradise for those in search of unique experiences, retreat for families and haven for honeymooners.