Pastry Commis Chef — Luxury Hotel Desserts & Growth

Hotel La Palma; Capri; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms & laundry

Staff meals

Staff accommodation

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Hotel La Palma, Capri’s historic luxury property, invites applications for a Pastry Commis Chef to join Casa Tua's pastry team. Reporting to the Pastry Chef, you will assist with the daily preparation of desserts, baked goods, and pastry items in a demanding luxury setting.

You'll help with mise en place, ensure quality and presentation, maintain HACCP compliance, keep a tidy workstation, and support stock rotation. Prior pastry kitchen experience is preferred, or relevant culinary training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a pastry kitchen, bakery, hotel, or restaurant environment is preferred, although motivated candidates with relevant culinary training will also be considered.
• Assist the Pastry Chef with the preparation of ingredients, mise en place, desserts, and bakery items within the assigned section, ensuring that instructions and recipes are followed accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of ingredients, mise en place, desserts, and bakery items.
• Follow instructions and recipes accurately and contribute to daily production.
• Support service operations and maintain quality, consistency, and presentation of pastry products.
• Keep work area clean and organized; handle ingredients and equipment properly.
• Assist with stock rotation and storage; ensure HACCP compliance.

Skills

Pastry preparation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Job description

Hotel La Palma, Capri’s historic luxury property, invites applications for a Pastry Commis Chef to join Casa Tua's pastry team. Reporting to the Pastry Chef, you will assist with the daily preparation of desserts, baked goods, and pastry items in a demanding luxury setting.

You'll help with mise en place, ensure quality and presentation, maintain HACCP compliance, keep a tidy workstation, and support stock rotation. Prior pastry kitchen experience is preferred, or relevant culinary training.