Commis Chef - Pastry & Bakery (Abu Dhabi)

Position Summary

Pastry and Bakery Production

• Assist with breads, pastries, cakes, desserts, cookies, and other bakery products.
• Accurately prepare and measure ingredients using scales, measuring cups, and suitable equipment.
• Assist with mixing, kneading, shaping, proofing, baking, cooling, filling, finishing, and decorating.
• Follow recipes, production sheets, preparation methods, and portion sizes.
• Prepare mise en place and ensure ingredients and equipment are ready.
• Monitor preparation and baking, reporting quality or production issues to the Chef.
• Prepare to daily production requirements and expected quantities.
• Maintain proper portioning, consistency, appearance, and presentation.
• Assist with fillings, creams, sauces, toppings, glazes, and other pastry components.
• Store and handle raw materials, prepared products, and finished goods correctly.

Food Safety and Hygiene

• Follow food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and sanitation procedures at all times.
• Maintain personal hygiene, including clean uniform, hair restraint, appropriate footwear, and handwashing.
• Follow FIFO procedures and ensure ingredients are labelled, dated, and stored correctly.
• Check ingredient quality before use and report unsuitable or damaged items.
• Maintain appropriate temperatures for ingredients, products, and storage areas.
• Prevent cross-contamination through proper food handling and storage.

Kitchen, Team, and Stock Duties

• Keep pastry and bakery workstations clean, organized, and hygienic.
• Clean and sanitize surfaces, utensils, trays, equipment, and tools after use.
• Use bakery equipment safely and report damaged or malfunctioning equipment.
• Assist with section opening and closing, preparation, cleaning, and storage.
• Communicate production needs, shortages, equipment issues, and quality concerns to the team.
• Check and organize ingredients and supplies, report low stock, and minimize food waste.
• Report accidents, injuries, unsafe conditions, and food-safety concerns immediately.

Pay

• Pay is AED 3,000.00 to AED 3,500.00 per month.

Work Location

• Work location is in person.