Commis Chef – Pastry & Bakery

Reports To: Demi Chef de Partie / Chef de Partie / Sous Chef / Executive Pastry Chef

The Commis Chef – Pastry & Bakery is responsible for assisting in the daily preparation and production of pastries, desserts, bakery products, breads, cakes, and other baked goods.

The role supports the smooth operation of the pastry and bakery sections by following recipes, maintaining quality standards, preparing ingredients, and ensuring proper hygiene and food safety practices.

• Assist in the preparation and production of cakes, pastries, desserts, cookies, tarts, and other sweet products.
• Assist in preparing bread, rolls, croissants, Danish pastries, and other bakery products.
• Prepare ingredients, weigh and measure materials, and complete mise en place according to recipes.
• Assist with mixing, kneading, proofing, shaping, baking, filling, decorating, and finishing products.
• Prepare creams, custards, mousses, fillings, ganache, sauces, and other pastry components.
• Follow standard recipes, portion sizes, and presentation guidelines.
• Support daily production requirements for restaurants, buffets, banquets, events, and special orders.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of workstations, equipment, utensils, ovens, and storage areas.
• Store, label, date, and rotate ingredients and finished products according to food safety standards.
• Monitor ingredient usage and minimise food waste.
• Follow HACCP guidelines, personal hygiene requirements, and safe food-handling procedures.
• Assist senior chefs with new product preparation, seasonal menus, and special projects.
• Work collaboratively with the pastry and bakery team to ensure timely and consistent production.
• Perform other duties assigned by the chef in charge.

• Certificate or diploma in Pastry, Bakery, or Culinary Arts is an advantage.
• Previous experience in a hotel, restaurant, bakery, or pastry kitchen is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of pastry production, baking methods, dough preparation, and dessert finishing.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and follow instructions.
• Good teamwork, time management, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

• Basic pastry and bakery production
• Dough mixing, shaping, and proofing
• Cake, pastry, and dessert preparation
• Baking and finishing techniques
• Mise en place and recipe execution
• Food hygiene and HACCP compliance
• Teamwork, discipline, and attention to detail

Position Objective: To support the pastry and bakery operations by preparing high-quality baked goods, pastries, and desserts while maintaining consistency, productivity, and food safety standards.

Pay: ﷼1,200.00 - ﷼2,500.00 per month