Pastry Commis II

About the role

Join the pastry team at a leading hotel in Abu Dhabi, supporting the Junior Sous Chef and senior chefs in delivering high‑quality desserts and baked goods. You will work in a fast‑paced environment, ensuring consistency and excellence in every product.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparing pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, chocolates and other items following established recipes.
• Support daily kitchen operations including mise en place, baking, decoration and finishing of products.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen, workstations and storage in line with HACCP and food‑safety standards.
• Monitor stock levels, label ingredients correctly and report any shortages.
• Help with buffet setups, banquets, à la carte orders and special events as required.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a pastry kitchen, hotel, resort or high‑volume bakery.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately, work under pressure and maintain quality standards.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Strong attention to detail, creativity and passion for pastry arts.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural team.

Required skills

• Pastry techniques
• Baking methods
• HACCP compliance