Commis II - Pastry

NOVOTEL; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVOTEL Abu Dhabi is seeking a pastry team member to assist with the preparation and production of pastries, desserts, cakes and breads. You will support the Jr Sous Chef and senior team in mise en place, baking, decoration and finishing to ensure top quality.

Work closely with the culinary team to maintain high standards of taste, texture and presentation, while following recipes and food safety guidelines in a busy hotel pastry kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pastry kitchen, hotel, resort, or high-volume bakery.
• Knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods and dessert prep.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain quality.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and sanitation.
• Work well under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and production of pastries, desserts, cakes, bread and chocolates.
• Support junior and senior kitchen team in mise en place, baking, decoration and finishing.
• Ensure quality, taste, texture and presentation of pastry items.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of pastry workstation and storage per HACCP.
• Assist with buffet setups, banquets and special events as required.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Attention to detail

Creativity

Food safety

Multicultural teamwork

Tools

Pastry oven

Mixer

Piping bags

molds & molds tools

Job description

Job Description

Assist in the preparation and production of pastries desserts cakes bread chocolates and other pastry items according to established recipes and standards Support the Jr Sous Chef and senior team members in daily kitchen operations including mise en place baking decoration and finishing of products Ensure all pastry items are prepared with excellent quality taste texture and presentation Follow standard recipes portion controls and food presentation guidelines to maintain consistency Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen workstations equipment and storage areas in compliance with HACCP and food safety standards Properly handle store and label ingredients to ensure freshness and minimize wastage Assist with buffet setups banquets la carte pastry orders and special events as required Monitor stock levels and communicate any shortages or requirements to the Jr Sous Chef Ensure proper use and care of kitchen equipment and report any maintenance issues promptly Follow hotel policies safety procedures and Novotel brand standards at all times Work collaboratively with the culinary team to deliver exceptional guest experiences

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a pastry kitchen, hotel, resort, or high-volume bakery environment.
• Basic knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, and dessert preparation.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain quality standards.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail, creativity, and passion for pastry arts.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a multicultural team.