Pastry Commis de Partie - Luxury Hotel Kitchen

fourseasons; Firenze; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Excellent training opportunities

Employee discount for stays

Complimentary dry cleaning for staff

Staff meals

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is seeking a motivated Pastry Commis de Partie - Pastry. You will assist in the preparation of pastries, cakes, desserts, ice creams, and other sweet creations, ensuring the highest quality standards while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Responsibilities include setting up pastry stations, maintaining mise en place, operating and cleaning kitchen equipment, monitoring stock, minimizing waste, and supporting other kitchen sections as needed.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Italian, both written and spoken.
• Previous culinary experience or experience in a similar role.
• Good knowledge of kitchen equipment operation, maintenance, and cleaning procedures.
• Proficient knife skills with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality pastries, desserts, and sweet creations in line with recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Set up and maintain pastry stations, ensuring readiness for service and appropriate mise en place.
• Operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor stock levels, labeling, and storage to ensure quality and compliance with food safety standards.
• Minimize food waste and support cost-control practices.
• Assist with preparation for subsequent shifts, as well as setup and cleanliness of pastry and kitchen areas.
• Support other kitchen sections when required.

Skills

Italian language

Knife skills

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

English advantage

Job description

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is seeking a motivated Pastry Commis de Partie - Pastry. You will assist in the preparation of pastries, cakes, desserts, ice creams, and other sweet creations, ensuring the highest quality standards while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Responsibilities include setting up pastry stations, maintaining mise en place, operating and cleaning kitchen equipment, monitoring stock, minimizing waste, and supporting other kitchen sections as needed.