Junior Sous Chef & Pastry

Jumeirah Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality company in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Junior Sous Chef - Pastry to support the pastry team in preparing high-quality pastries and desserts. Responsibilities include baking, decorating pastries, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Ideal candidates should have experience in pastry arts and a solid understanding of food safety standards. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work in a prestigious resort environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastry preparation and baking according to recipes.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to decorate and present pastries attractively.

Responsibilities

• Support the pastry chef in preparing and baking pastries.
• Decorate and enhance visual appeal of desserts.
• Maintain cleanliness of workstations and equipment.

Skills

Pastry preparation

Baking skills

Decorating pastries

Food safety and hygiene

Job description

Junior Sous Chef - Pastry - Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

United Arab Emirates

Job Description

About Jumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 29 properties across 11 countries in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and exclusive residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

About Jumeirah Zabeel Saray:

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is an exclusive beachside resort located in the west crescent of Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. Inspired by the palaces of the Ottoman Empire, the resort is home to the award-winning Talise Ottoman Spa, a curated selection of restaurants, and family-friendly experiences. Guests can also enjoy water sports, with a private jetty offering shuttle boat transfers to and from the mainland of Dubai.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Sous Chef - Pastry to join Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.

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