Demi Chef De Partie

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Kayu Bake House in Abu Dhabi Emirate is seeking a Demi Chef De Partie to support the Chef De Partie in preparing, baking, and finishing pastries, breads, and other bakery items to established standards.

The role requires precise measurement, adherence to recipes, and a collaborative approach with the kitchen team. On-site work in Abu Dhabi is required, with opportunities to contribute ideas for new products and improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional bakery or pastry kitchen with basic baking and pastry skills.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and ingredient handling.
• Ability to follow recipes precisely and maintain consistency of taste, texture and presentation.
• Excellent time-management, organization, and teamwork, especially during peak production.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and support senior chefs; flexible for shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, baking, and finishing pastries, breads, and other bakery items.
• Measure and mix ingredients and operate bakery equipment.
• Monitor baking times and temperatures to ensure quality output.
• Maintain stock levels, rotate ingredients, and minimize waste.
• Follow hygiene, safety, and cleanliness guidelines.
• Coordinate with team and support senior chefs; contribute ideas for new products.

Skills

Bakery experience

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

English communication

Education

Culinary certification / bakery diploma

Job description

Company Description Kayu Bake House is an artisan bakery dedicated to crafting high-quality baked goods with a focus on fresh ingredients and meticulous technique. Located in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, the bake house offers a range of pastries, breads, and desserts prepared to consistent standards. Team members work in a collaborative kitchen environment that values precision, creativity, and reliable service. The company emphasizes professional growth, food safety, and a positive workplace culture. Joining Kayu Bake House offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing brand and develop advanced bakery skills.

Role Description

The Demi Chef De Partie is a full-time, on-site role based at Kayu Bake House in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates. This role supports the Chef De Partie in preparing, baking, and finishing pastries, breads, and other bakery items according to established recipes and presentation standards. Day-to-day tasks include measuring and mixing ingredients, operating bakery equipment, monitoring baking times and temperatures, and ensuring high-quality output for both production and service periods. The Demi Chef De Partie assists in maintaining stock levels, rotating ingredients, and minimizing waste, while adhering to hygiene, safety, and cleanliness guidelines. This role also involves coordinating with team members, following kitchen schedules, and contributing ideas for new products or improvements to existing items.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in a professional bakery, pastry kitchen, or similar culinary environment, with strong skills in basic baking and pastry preparation.
• Solid understanding of kitchen operations, including food safety, hygiene standards, and proper handling and storage of ingredients.
• Ability to follow recipes, work with precise measurements, and maintain consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.
• Strong time-management, organization, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work efficiently during peak production periods.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and support senior chefs, with a flexible attitude toward shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Good communication skills in English; additional language abilities are an advantage.
• Culinary or bakery certification, diploma, or relevant vocational training is preferred but not mandatory.
• Eligibility to work in the United Arab Emirates and readiness for on-site work in Abu Dhabi Emirate.