Commis I - Pastry

About the role

The Pastry Commis I supports the pastry team at Aloft Abu Dhabi, preparing meals, ensuring quality, and assisting with kitchen operations. This role involves food preparation, temperature control and collaboration with chefs and service staff.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare special meals, cold foods, and follow recipes, quality and presentation standards.
• Regulate oven, broiler, grill and roaster temperatures and manage food thawing and storage.
• Maintain food logs, monitor portioning, garnish, and ensure overall food quality.
• Communicate with chefs and service staff about menu specials, out‑of‑stock items, and excess food usage.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating and coaching employees.
• Follow safety, security and hygiene policies, report maintenance needs and maintain a clean work area.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, and protect company assets.

Required profile

• Technical, trade or vocational school degree.
• Minimum three years of related pastry experience.

Required skills

• Operating ovens, broilers, grills and roasters.
• Food safety and hygiene practices, including temperature control and proper storage.
• Following recipes and pastry preparation techniques.
• Adhering to safety and security procedures.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the work area.