Assistant Pastry Chef - Desserts & Menu Innovator

Occidental Sharjah Grand; Sharjah; On-site; AED 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Sharjah Grand in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Pastry Chef with 2–3 years of experience to create and prepare pastry items, plan dessert menus, and mentor junior staff. The role requires attention to detail, sanitation knowledge, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

You will oversee pastry team, ensure cleanliness, manage ingredients, and contribute recipe ideas from scratch to complement savory dishes.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of pastry experience.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation principles and nutrition.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare all pastry items as required by the business
• Prepare, clean and organize ingredients for use in the kitchen
• Come up with recipe ideas from scratch
• Plan the menu of desserts and pastry to complement savory items
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and sanitized at all times
• Oversee a team of junior pastry cooks and other staff members as necessary
• Maintain up to date knowledge about pastry arts and ingredients
• Carry out administrative duties to maintain an efficient workspace

Skills

Pastry skills

Attention to detail

Team supervision

Sanitation knowledge

Fast-paced production

Job description

Occidental Sharjah Grand in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Pastry Chef with 2–3 years of experience to create and prepare pastry items, plan dessert menus, and mentor junior staff. The role requires attention to detail, sanitation knowledge, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

You will oversee pastry team, ensure cleanliness, manage ingredients, and contribute recipe ideas from scratch to complement savory dishes.