Commis II - Pastry

Accorhotel; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Accorhotel in Abu Dhabi is seeking a dedicated Junior Pastry Chef to assist in the production of pastries, desserts, breads, and chocolates in a high-volume hotel pastry kitchen.

You will support the Jr. Sous Chef and senior team in mise en place, baking, decoration, and finishing to ensure exceptional quality, taste, texture, and presentation in every item.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a pastry kitchen, hotel, resort, or high-volume bakery environment.
• Basic knowledge of pastry techniques 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.
• Strong attention to detail, creativity, and passion for pastry arts.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a multicultural team.

Responsibilities

• 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 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, à 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.

Skills

Pastry production

Following recipes

Food safety

Mise en place

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

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, à 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.

• 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.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.