Commis Chef - Desserts & Pastry

Kitopi; Dubai; On-site; AED 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitopi is seeking a motivated Commis Chef in Dubai to assist in dessert and pastry preparation, ensuring high standards. The role emphasizes dessert expertise and learning from senior chefs to sharpen kitchen skills.

You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, maintain cleanliness, follow food safety practices, and handle knives safely while contributing to timely service and presentation quality. Prior dessert experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior dessert experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and produce various pastries.
• Good knife skills and safe use of kitchen equipment.
• Strong communication and ability to follow instructions.
• Attention to detail and pride in food presentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dessert and pastry preparation as per recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen.
• Ensure proper storage, stock levels, and rotating ingredients.
• Follow guidance of senior chefs to meet high quality and presentation.
• Assist with kitchen setup before service and clean up after service.
• Ensure timely and efficient dish preparation.
• Maintain and use cooking equipment properly.

Skills

Dessert prep

Pastry variety

Knife skills

Food safety

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and passionate Commis Chef to join our team. The Commis Chef will assist in the preparation and cooking of all types of desserts and pastries, adhering to the restaurant's high standards. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of different salads, ingredients, and techniques, while displaying a strong desire to learn and develop their skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of various desserts and pastries as per the recipes
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, following food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ensure the proper storage of food items, maintaining stock levels and rotating ingredients as needed.
• Follow the guidance of the senior chefs, ensuring dishes are prepared to the highest quality and presentation standards.
• Assist with the setup of the kitchen before service and clean up after service.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared in a timely and efficient manner, adhering to kitchen timing requirements.
• Ensure all cooking equipment is cleaned, maintained, and used properly.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Prior experience working with desserts
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment and to make variety of pastries
• Good knife skills and ability to safely handle kitchen equipment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Attention to detail and passion for food presentation.