Commis I – Pastry & Bakery

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 5,569 - 7,734; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth and development

Continuous learning and training

Eligible colleagues may receive duty meals and accommodation

Medical insurance

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Kuwait is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to join our culinary team. The role involves measuring, mixing, baking, and decorating a variety of pastry and bakery products, ensuring the highest quality and presentation standards.

Qualified candidates should have a Certificate or Diploma in Culinary Arts with 1–2 years of experience, preferably in a hospitality environment. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including career growth opportunities and a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a pastry or bakery kitchen, preferably within a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Experience in producing breads, pastries, cakes, desserts, and buffet items is an advantage.
• Familiarity with HACCP and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Measure, mix, proof, bake, and decorate pastry and bakery products.
• Prepare fillings, creams, mousses, and sauces.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and are presented attractively.
• Monitor product freshness and maintain cleanliness of workstations.

Skills

Knowledge of pastry and bakery techniques

Basic cake decorating and dessert presentation

Understanding of baking methods and ingredient handling

Ability to operate bakery and pastry equipment safely

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Culinary Arts, Pastry, Bakery, or a related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Measure, mix, proof, bake, decorate, and finish pastry and bakery products while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Prepare fillings, creams, mousses, sauces, icings, glazes, and chocolate garnishes.
• Ensure products are presented attractively and meet established quality standards.
• Monitor product freshness and rotate stock using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method.
• Attend daily kitchen briefings and review production requirements.
• Prepare ingredients and mise en place for daily pastry and bakery production.
• Bake and decorate products according to production schedules.
• Assist in buffet setup, replenishment, and presentation.
• Monitor oven temperatures, baking times, and product quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
• Properly label, store, and rotate ingredients and finished products.
• Report equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs to supervisors.
• Support other kitchen sections when operationally required.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Certificate or Diploma in Culinary Arts, Pastry, Bakery, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a pastry or bakery kitchen, preferably within a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Experience in producing breads, pastries, cakes, desserts, and buffet items is an advantage.
• Skills: Knowledge of pastry and bakery techniques.
• Basic cake decorating and dessert presentation.
• Understanding of baking methods and ingredient handling.
• Familiarity with HACCP and food safety standards.
• Ability to operate bakery and pastry equipment safely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Continuous learning and training.
• Supportive, inclusive workplace where colleagues are valued and empowered.
• Eligible colleagues may receive duty meals, accommodation, transportation, annual leave, airfare entitlement, medical insurance, and other benefits in accordance with company policy.