Junior Sous Chef - Pastry

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Dubai is seeking a skilled food preparer to join their culinary team. The role involves preparing breads and pastries, ensuring food safety compliance, and developing positive relationships with team members. Candidates should possess a Technical Trade or Vocational School Degree and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. This position requires clear communication skills and the ability to manage food preparation tasks effectively, contributing to a high-quality dining experience.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related work experience in food preparation.
• Ability to comply with food safety handling policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breads and pastries, following specific recipes and quality standards.
• Use baking and measuring tools safely and appropriately.
• Assist management in team motivation and support.

Skills

Food safety compliance

Baking techniques

Clear communication

Education

Technical Trade or Vocational School Degree

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Prepare breads and pastries including preparing doughs and fillings proofing baking and decorating as appropriate. Review Production sheet to understand variety of baked goods to be produced daily. Prepare and cook food according to recipes quality and presentation standards and food prep checklists. Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program compliance. Keep Chef informed of excess food items for planning of daily specials. Safely and appropriately use baking and measuring tools/equipment/appliances to prepare baked foods. Follow and ensure compliance with food safety handling policies and procedures including personal hygiene procedures. Check and ensure correct temperatures of kitchen appliances and food and report issues to management. Monitor the quality of food prepared and portions served throughout shift. Assist management in hiring training scheduling evaluating counseling disciplining and motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model. Follow all company policies and procedures including safety and security; report accidents injuries and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Speak with others using clear and professional language and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others and support team to reach common goals; handle sensitive issues with tact respect and confidentiality. Serve as a department role model or mentor. Comply with quality expectations and standards. Move lift carry push pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Move over sloping uneven or slippery surfaces. Reach overhead and below the knees including bending twisting pulling and stooping. Stand sit or walk for an extended period of time. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Education: Technical Trade or Vocational School Degree.
• Related Work Experience: At least 2 years of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.
• License or Certification: None

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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Junior IC