Pastry Cook - Seasonal

Mandarin Oriental Group; Maskat; On-site; OMR 2,800 - 3,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

MOstay

Health & Colleague Wellness

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Muscat is seeking a Pastry Cook - Seasonal to join our Culinary team. You will assist the Chef de Partie in daily pastry duties and prepare ingredients and mise en place for pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, and other pastry items.

You will ensure high quality pastry mise en place, follow approved recipes, and maintain exact portioning and presentation standards. Work alongside a dedicated team in a luxury hotel setting by the sea.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie in daily duties within the Pastry section.
• Prepare ingredients and mise en place for pastries, desserts, cakes, breads and other pastry items.
• Ensure pastry mise en place is prepared to the highest quality according to standards.
• Prepare and produce pastry items according to approved recipes, portions and presentation standards.
• Ensure plating and presentation guides are followed according to dish descriptions.

Job description

Mandarin Oriental Muscat is looking for a Pastry Cook - Seasonal 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 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 recognized 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.

Mandarin Oriental Muscat

Situated in a prime beachfront location, Mandarin Oriental, Muscat is a chic urban resort that offers 150 stylishly appointed guestrooms and suites, five restaurants and bars, a lush Spa at Mandarin Oriental, and an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel features a one-of-a-kind ballroom boasting spectacular views of the Arabian Sea as well as a variety of banquet and meeting spaces to accommodate social and business events.

For those seeking a luxury living experience in one of Muscat’s most desirable districts, an exclusive collection of 155 Residences at Mandarin Oriental combine the Group’s legendary service, world-class amenities and sweeping sea or mountain views.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie in daily duties and carry out assigned responsibilities within the Pastry section.
• Prepare ingredients and mise en place for the production of pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, and other pastry items.
• Ensure that all pastry mise en place is prepared to the highest quality according to standards set by the Chef de Partie.
• Prepare and produce pastry items according to approved recipes, preparation methods, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Ensure that all plating and presentation guides are followed according to the set dish description and presentation standards.
• Ensure the timely pickup of requisitions and organize items properly in their corresponding storage areas.
• Check the inventory of daily ingredients before each shift to ensure sufficient stock is available throughout service periods.
• Store ingredients and prepared pastry products appropriately, ensuring they are properly preserved and labelled according to standards.
• Ensure that working surfaces, pastry equipment, tools, utensils, and work areas are cleaned and sanitized before and after use in accordance with food safety standards.
• Always adhere to strict personal hygiene standards.
• Support and maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of the Pastry kitchen and stewarding areas and assist with daily checks conducted by supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with the Safe & Sound food safety standards set by Mandarin Oriental Muscat and with Muscat Municipality rules and regulations.
• Ensure customer satisfaction in accordance with MOHG Legendary Quality Experiences (LQEs), MOHG Pillars, and the respective MOQA service standards.
• Work as part of the team and assist other colleagues when required.
• Support other outlets, banqueting operations, and special events with pastry production when requested by the Chef de Partie.
• Support other kitchen areas when required.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as required by the Chef de Partie.

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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