Chef Pastry Commis

Roles and responsibilities

We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Kitchen professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.

As a Commis III you are responsible for the daily mis-en-place and duties assigned to meet the set standard and qualities whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:

• Support the Demi Chef de Partie or Commis I in the daily operation and work
• Work according to the instructions of Superiors
• Keep work area at all times in hygienic conditions according to the rules set by the hotel
• Control food stock and food cost in his section
• Prepare the daily mis-en-place and food production in different sections of the main kitchen or satellites
• Follow the instructions and recommendations from the immediate Superiors to complete the daily tasks
• Ensure the highest standards and consistent quality in the daily preparation
• Coordinate and participate with other sections of requirements, cleanliness, wastage and cost control

1. Specialized Equipment

• Ovens: High-quality convection ovens or deck ovens are essential for baking pastries evenly and with the right texture.
• Mixers: Stand mixers (e.g., KitchenAid) or spiral mixers for kneading dough and mixing batters.
• Pastry Sheeters: Machines used for rolling dough evenly, particularly useful for laminated dough (e.g., croissants, puff pastry).
• Refrigerators and Freezers: For chilling dough, storing creams, butter, and other perishable ingredients.
• Pastry Tools: Various tools like rolling pins, pastry cutters, offset spatulas, dough sers, pastry bags, and tips are essential for shaping and decorating pastries.
• Cooling Racks: For cooling baked goods after they come out of the oven to prevent them from becoming soggy.

Desired candidate profile

You should have a professional chefs training course and previous experience in a quality establishment with good culinary skills. The ability to communicate in English and a proven track of food preparation, preservation knowledge is an essential.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be positively spirited and passionate about food and be committed to work together with the service team to deliver an amazing guest experiences every time. You are a very positive, dynamic, creative and dedicated team player with the ability to work in a multicultural environment and under difficult condition while possessing following additional competencies:

Understanding the Job
Taking Responsibility
Recognizing Differences
Customer Focus
Adaptability
Teamwork