Junior Pastry Sous Chef — Elevate Desserts & Plating

Jumeirah; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and life insurance

Colleague discounts on hotel stays

Paid annual leave

Learning & Development programmes

Internal mobility within global Jumeir

Competitive tax-free salary in AED

Job summary

Jumeirah Al Qasr is seeking a Junior Sous Chef - Pastry to join our luxury pastry team in Dubai. You will support the pastry chef in preparing ingredients, baking pastries, and decorating to ensure high-quality desserts for our resort guests.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in a pastry kitchen, a recognized Diploma in Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts, and solid knowledge of safety, hygiene, and plating. You will work in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth within the Jumeirah

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience in a pastry kitchen or bakery.
• Diploma, certificate, or degree in Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or Baking & Confectionery from a recognized institution.
• Formal training or coursework in food safety, hygiene, and kitchen operation.
• Knowledge of pastry and dessert preparation, baking techniques, and plating/presentation.
• Ability to measure ingredients accurately, follow recipes, and monitor baking times and temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Support the pastry chef in preparing ingredients, assembling components, and baking pastries, desserts, and baked goods according to recipes and standards.
• Participate in decorating, glazing, frosting, and garnishing pastries to enhance visual appeal and presentation.
• Assist in monitoring ingredient levels, stock rotation, and replenishment to ensure availability for production.
• Conduct taste tests, visual inspections, and texture evaluations to maintain quality and consistency of pastry products.
• Maintain cleanliness of workstations, equipment, and utensils, following food safety and hygiene standards.
• Collaborate on menu development, document recipes, interact with customers, and participate in training to enhance skills and career growth.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Food safety

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts

Job description

Jumeirah Al Qasr is seeking a Junior Sous Chef - Pastry to join our luxury pastry team in Dubai. You will support the pastry chef in preparing ingredients, baking pastries, and decorating to ensure high-quality desserts for our resort guests.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in a pastry kitchen, a recognized Diploma in Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts, and solid knowledge of safety, hygiene, and plating. You will work in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth within the Jumeirah