Sous Chef - Pastry

About the role

The Westin in Dubai is looking for a Sous Chef Pastry. The role covers the full range of kitchen tasks, from preparing and cooking food to cleaning and maintaining the kitchen, in line with quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping and storing food, and wash and peel fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Weigh, measure and mix ingredients, and prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and a food preparation checklist.
• Prepare cold foods and operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.
• Test foods to make sure they are cooked sufficiently and monitor food quality.
• Set up and break down the workstation, serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles, and wash and disinfect the kitchen area, tables, tools, knives and equipment.
• Check that appliance and food temperatures are correct.
• Follow company and safety and security policies, report maintenance needs, accidents and injuries, complete safety training and certifications, and keep a clean, professional appearance.
• Work within physical limits: stand, sit or walk for long periods, reach overhead and below the knees, and lift objects of up to 25 pounds.

Required profile

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related work experience.
• No supervisory experience required.
• No license or certification required.