Commis I- Pastry

Millennium-Hotels-and-Resorts-Mea; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA is seeking a Commis I – Pastry to assist in the preparation and production of pastries, cakes, desserts, and other sweet creations. You will learn pastry techniques, support senior pastry chefs, and help keep the pastry kitchen clean and organized.

Responsibilities include daily preparation, following recipes and SOPs, ensuring quality, freshness, taste, and presentation, maintaining hygiene, and rotating ingredients by FIFO.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily preparation and production of pastries, cakes, and desserts.
• Follow recipes, portion sizes, and SOPs.
• Ensure quality, freshness, taste, and presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry section.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards.
• Store, label, and rotate ingredients according to FIFO.
• Monitor stock levels and inform supervisor of shortages.
• Assist senior chefs with menu prep, buffet setup, and events.
• Minimize waste and ensure efficient use of ingredients.
• Adhere to Pastry Chef instructions and complete duties on time.
• Ensure equipment is safe and well maintained.
• Comply with company policies and health & safety regulations.

Job description

As a Commis I – Pastry, you will assist in the preparation and production of pastries, cakes, desserts, and other sweet creations. Your role involves learning and applying pastry techniques, supporting senior pastry chefs, and maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and organization within the pastry kitchen.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the daily preparation and production of pastries, cakes, desserts, cookies, and other pastry items.

• Prepare ingredients and follow recipes, portion sizes, and standard operating procedures.

• Ensure the quality, freshness, taste, and presentation of all pastry products.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry section, equipment, and workstations.

• Follow food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards at all times.

• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and rotation of ingredients according to FIFO procedures.

• Monitor stock levels and inform the supervisor of any shortages or wastage.

• Assist senior chefs with menu preparation, buffet setup, and special events.

• Minimize food wastage and ensure the efficient use of ingredients.

• Follow instructions from the Pastry Chef and complete assigned duties on time.

• Ensure all equipment is handled safely and maintained in good working condition.

• Comply with company policies, health and safety regulations, and departmental procedures.