Commis 1 Pastry Chef - Above Eleven

About the role

A Commis 1 Pastry Chef is needed for the Above Eleven restaurant at a Marriott hotel in Dubai. The role covers preparing and cooking food according to recipes and quality standards, supporting the kitchen team and keeping food quality high.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items and prepare cold foods
• Regulate oven, broiler, grill and roaster temperatures, and pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement and garnish, and monitor the quality and quantity of food prepared
• Keep food logs and follow recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and the food preparation checklist
• Inform the Chef of excess food for daily specials and inform F&B service staff of menu specials and out-of-stock items
• Anticipate guest service needs and communicate assistance needed during busy periods
• Support management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining and coaching staff, and act as a role model
• Follow company and safety policies, report accidents and unsafe conditions, complete safety training, and keep a clean, professional appearance

Required profile

• Preferred: technical, trade or vocational school degree
• Preferred: at least 3 years of related work experience
• No supervisory experience required
• Physical ability to stand, sit or walk for long periods and to lift up to 25 pounds