Junior Sous Chef - Pastry

Calo; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A food technology company in Dubai is looking for a skilled Junior Pastry Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations and lead the pastry team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in hospitality and catering, with strong culinary and leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, ensuring food quality, ordering supplies, and training staff. If you thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment and are passionate about delivering high-quality dishes, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in the hospitality and catering industry.
• Previous experience as a Senior CDP or Junior Sous Chef.
• Currently based in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and manage the pastry team.
• Ensure food quality and freshness of all products.
• Order supplies and manage inventory effectively.

Skills

Leadership skills

Culinary skills

Communication

Team training

Education

Chef training course in baking

Tools

Kitchen-related software

MS Office

Job description

About Calo

Calo is an app providing personalized meal plans for busy people through nutritional algorithms built with love by chefs nutritionists and software engineers.

Launched in Bahrain in 2019 we have since expanded to 6 countries delivered millions of meals to our customers and launched our very own Grab & Go Cafe concepts.

Were on a noble mission to make healthy easy. We think this is one of the most important problems to tackle in our world today. We have global ambitions no small thinking here.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Junior Pastry Sous Chef to join the Calo Kitchen this role you will work closely with the Head Chef to manage daily kitchen operations oversee staff assist with menu preparation ensure food quality and freshness and manage ordering and stocking. The successful candidate will use their culinary and managerial skills to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and meets quality standards
• Lead the pastry team in a timely and efficient manner
• Will be in charge of launching the inhouse baked goods production process
• Fill in for the Head Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
• Resolve issues that arise and take control of any problematic situations
• Manage and train kitchen staff establish working schedule and assess staffs performance
• Clearly communicate tasks to team members
• Order supplies and manage inventory effectively
• Enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers
• Produce highquality plates focusing on both design and taste

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior CDP or Junior Sous Chef
• 5 years of experience in the hospitality and catering industry. A previous experience in a food manufacturing facility is a plus
• The candidate should have a minimum qualification of attending a chefs training course in baking
• Has had team training experience and would be able to train employees with no baking experience
• Currently based in the UAE
• Proficient communicator in English

Knowledge and Competency

• Experience leading teams and managing multiple sections of the kitchen
• Proven ability in kitchen management
• Skilled in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Uptodate with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
• Wellversed in kitchenrelated software and proficient in MS Office

Personality

• Strong communicator with a pleasant personality
• Able to lead with empathy and foster a positive team environment

Required Experience

Senior IC