Commis 3 - Pastry

About the role

SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences, a luxury 5-star city hotel belonging to Ennismore under the Accor group, is hiring a Commis 3 Pastry. The hotel has 946 units across 75 floors in Downtown Dubai and offers 254 rooms, 321 hotel apartments and 371 branded residences.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping and storing food before use
• Weigh, measure and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using kitchen utensils and equipment
• Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables where required
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, and serve it in proper portions with correct presentation
• Ensure food storage areas are clean and that potentially hazardous foods are kept at the correct temperature according to HACCP guidelines
• Follow food safety and handling policies and personal hygiene procedures
• Monitor appliance temperatures and freezer systems, and report issues to management or maintenance
• Control food waste by monitoring quantities prepared and served, and notify the manager if products do not meet specifications
• Stay on duty until the next shift takes over or until discharged by the Head Chef or Senior Chef
• Communicate assistance needs during busy periods to the Chef

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum two years of cooking/kitchen experience in an accredited restaurant or hotel
• One to two years in a public-facing position, preferably in an upscale or lifestyle brand hotel
• Ability to work under demanding conditions, multitask in a fast-paced environment and pay close attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work independently and build positive working relationships with colleagues and departments