Demi Chef de Partie – Pastry

About the role

The Demi Chef de Partie – Pastry supports the pastry team in preparing high‑quality desserts and cold dishes at Westin Dubai. You will work in a fast‑paced kitchen environment, ensuring consistency, safety and presentation standards are met.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by portioning, chopping, washing, peeling, weighing and measuring according to recipes.
• Cook and assemble pastries, cold foods and other menu items, following quality, presentation and food‑preparation checklists.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers safely and maintain correct appliance temperatures.
• Set up and break down work stations, clean and disinfect kitchen areas, tools and equipment.
• Monitor food quality during preparation and test cooked items for doneness.

Required profile

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related pastry or kitchen experience.
• Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods and lift objects up to 25 lb.

Required skills

• Operating ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.
• Food preparation techniques including portioning, chopping, weighing and mixing.
• Adherence to food safety, hygiene and company policies.