Bakery Commis

Roles and responsibilities

You will be responsible to provide an excellent and consistent level of service to your customers. The Commis Chef is responsible to prepare a consistent, high quality food product and ensure courteous, professional, efficient and flexible service that supports the outlet’s operating concept and Hyatt International standards.

Proven experience in a Commis Chef role with excellent use of various baking methods, ingredients, equipment and hygiene standards
Ability to multitask with good time management and work efficiently under pressure
Knowledge of best cooking practices
Culinary school diploma or qualification from a culinary school
At least 1 - 2 years of experience cooking in a well-established restaurant or full-service hotel
1. Baking and Food Preparation:
Preparing Ingredients: Assist with the preparation of ingredients for baking, such as measuring, weighing, and prepping flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and other baking essentials.
Mixing and Baking: Follow recipes to mix dough, batter, and other ingredients, ensuring proper consistency and texture. Operate ovens and other baking equipment to produce bread, pastries, and other baked goods.
Assisting in Pastry Production: Assist in creating pastries, cakes, pies, cookies, and other sweet or savory items. This may include rolling dough, piping, or preparing fillings.
Handling Specialized Baked Goods: Learn the techniques for baking specific types of bread (e.g., sourdough, baguettes) or other items like croissants, muffins, and tarts.
2. Kitchen Support and Cleaning:
Maintaining Cleanliness: Assist in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring that all work areas, equipment, and utensils are cleaned after use. Adhere to health and safety standards.
Organizing Ingredients: Help with inventory management, ensuring ingredients are properly stored and organized for easy access. This includes keeping track of stock levels and notifying senior staff when items need to be reordered.
Supporting Senior Staff: Provide assistance to the bakery team, whether it’s helping with mise en place (preparing ingredients), setting up workstations, or ensuring that baked goods are properly stored.

Desired candidate profile

Time Management:

• Maintaining Workflow: Work in a fast-paced environment, managing time effectively to meet production deadlines and deliver high-quality products in a timely manner.
• Assisting with Batch Production: Support the production of large batches of items, such as bread or pastries, ensuring that all steps are completed on time, from preparation through to baking and packaging.

Skills and Qualities Required:

• Basic Baking Knowledge: A basic understanding of baking principles and techniques is helpful, though this is a learning position where skills are developed on the job.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to pay close attention to measurements, cooking times, and presentation. Baking is often precise, so accuracy is key.
• Physical Stamina: The ability to work long hours, stand for extended periods, and lift heavy bags of flour or other baking ingredients.
• Organizational Skills: The ability to keep your work area tidy and organized, as well as assisting in the organization of ingredients and equipment.
• Ability to Follow Instructions: As a commis chef, it’s important to be able to follow the direction of senior kitchen staff closely to learn and develop your baking skills.
• Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, cooperating with other bakers and kitchen staff to produce large quantities of baked goods.
• Passion for Baking: A genuine interest in baking and pastry is important, as it will drive your desire to improve and learn more about the craft.