Pizza and pastry chef

NINETY DEGREES PASTRY PREPARING CO; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NINETY DEGREES PASTRY PREPARING CO in Dubai is seeking a full-time Pizza and Pastry Chef to prepare, bake, and finish pizzas and pastries, ensuring recipes and portion sizes are followed accurately for service or sale.

You will manage dough prep, batters, decorating, and plating, while coordinating with kitchen colleagues, helping menu development, and maintaining ingredient inventory and hygiene standards at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience in pizza dough preparation, baking, and finished pizzas.
• Strong pastry skills: dough, batter mixing, shaping, proofing, decorating.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and storage per standards.
• Experience organizing kitchen stations and coordinating with staff.
• Ability to follow recipes for consistent taste and presentation.
• Previous professional pizza/pastry/baker experience preferred.
• Basic numeracy and record-keeping for portion control and inventory.
• Willingness for flexible hours including weekends.
• Formal culinary training is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Ability to stand long hours and work safely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake, and finish pizzas and pastries.
• Maintain dough preparation, batter mixing, baking, decorating, and plating.
• Organize workstation and manage ingredient inventory.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Coordinate with kitchen colleagues and support menu development.
• Maintain consistent quality and presentation across all items.

Skills

Pizza dough prep

Baking

Toppings handling

Finishing techniques

Dough mixing

Batter mixing

Shaping

Proofing

Decorating techniques

Food safety

Kitchen hygiene

Storage practices

Kitchen organization

Time management

Team coordination

Recipe adherence

Consistency in taste and presentation

Pizza/Pastry/Baker experience

Numeracy

Record keeping

Portion control

Production planning

Inventory support

Flexible hours

Culinary training preferred

Stamina

Physical fitness

Job description

Company Description

NINETY DEGREES PASTRY PREPARING CO. is a pastry and pizza-focused food company dedicated to high-quality baked products and consistent flavor. The team works with fresh ingredients and proven recipes to deliver reliable taste and presentation for customers. Operations are organized to support efficient kitchen workflows and clear standards for hygiene and safety. The company values collaboration, professional conduct, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Team members are encouraged to share ideas that enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Pizza and Pastry Chef role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Pizza and Pastry Chef will prepare, bake, and finish a range of pizzas and pastries, ensuring recipes and portion sizes are followed accurately. Daily tasks include dough preparation, mixing batters, baking, decorating, and plating products for service or sale. The role involves organizing the workstation, maintaining ingredient inventory, and adhering to food safety and hygiene standards at all times. The Pizza and Pastry Chef will coordinate with kitchen colleagues, support menu development, and help maintain consistent quality and presentation across all baked items.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in pizza dough preparation, baking, and finishing, including handling different toppings and baking methods.
• Strong pastry skills such as dough and batter mixing, shaping, proofing, baking, and basic to intermediate decorating techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety, kitchen hygiene, and proper storage practices, with the ability to follow company and regulatory standards.
• Experience organizing kitchen workstations, managing time during busy periods, and coordinating with team members to meet service demands.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately while maintaining consistency in taste, texture, and presentation across all products.
• Previous experience as a pizza chef, pastry chef, or baker in a professional kitchen or bakery environment is strongly preferred.
• Basic numeracy and record-keeping skills for portion control, production planning, and inventory support.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as required by kitchen operations.
• Formal culinary or baking training is an advantage but not mandatory if equivalent practical experience is demonstrated.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform hands-on kitchen tasks safely and efficiently.