Pastry Help Cook

Mandarin Oriental Group; Son Caliu; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca is seeking a Pastry Help Cook to assist pastry chefs with ingredient prep, baking, and decoration. You will maintain a clean station, follow recipes, and help manage inventory while upholding food safety standards.

The role supports a luxury culinary team on-site, with emphasis on consistent quality and teamwork during busy service periods. Experience in pastry or bakery environments is valued.

Qualifications

• Basic cooking techniques and food handling.
• Strong time management to handle peak service hours.
• Excellent communication with kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Ingredient preparation for pastries and desserts.
• Assist pastry chefs with baking, decorating, and plating.
• Maintain clean workstation and comply with food safety standards.
• Help manage inventory and control stock levels.

Skills

Basic cooking techniques

Food handling

Time management

Communication

Education

High school culinary diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca is looking for a Pastry Help Cook to join our Culinary Team.

Are you a master of craft?Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Puerto Portals, Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra pulses with the vibrant spirit of Mallorca. Here, subtle and emotional luxury seamlessly blend with the island’s natural beauty and energy, offering a place where inspiration flows effortlessly. Celebrate the essence of Mallorca through bespoke experiences, dynamic culinary journeys, and rejuvenating wellness - each designed to immerse you in the island’s vibrant atmosphere and extraordinary offerings.

About the job

Based at Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca, as the Pastry Help Cook you will support pastry chefs by preparing ingredients, baking desserts, and assisting with decoration and plating. They maintain a clean workstation, follow recipes, help manage inventory, and ensure food safety standards are met.

As Pastry Help Cook , you will beresponsiblefor the following duties:

• Ingredient Preparation: Measure, mix and prepare ingredients for baking.

• Baking and Cooking: Assist in baking pastries, cakes and other desserts.

• Decoration: Decorate cakes and pastries according to specifications.

• Cleaning and Maintenance: Keep workstations clean and organized and maintain baking equipment.

• Inventory Management: Check stock levels and assist in ordering supplies.

• Following Recipes: Accurately follow recipes and instructions from the pastry chef.

As Pastry Help Cook, weexpectfrom you:

Experience and education

• High school culinary diploma or equivalent

Technical Skills

• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques and food handling.

• Ability to execute and maintain consistency in the daily menu, ensuring all dishes meet high-quality standards.

• Solid understanding of food safety and sanitation practices to ensure a clean and safe working environment.

• Experience managing inventory, controlling stock levels, and minimizing food waste.

• Capability to monitor the quality of food production and ensure all dishes are prepared according to set standards.

• Excellent time management skills to efficiently handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines during peak service hours.

• Strong communication skills to effectively coordinate with kitchen staff and other departments.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.

• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.

• Health & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.

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