Position: Pastry Commis (French Pastry)
Starting Salary: SAR 2,300 - SAR 2,500 with FREE shared room and transportation
Job Role: Support the pastry team in producing high-quality classical and contemporary French pastries while developing technical skills in a professional kitchen.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assist with the daily production of French pastries, viennoiserie, entremets, and plated desserts following exact recipes.
2. Set up and organize the pastry station, tools, and ingredients before each shift for seamless workflow.
3. Learn and apply classical French pastry techniques, including chocolate work, dough preparation, piping, and plating.
4. Inspect product quality, taste, and presentation, reporting any deviations directly to the Head Pastry Chef.
5. Uphold strict HACCP, sanitation, and food safety guidelines while keeping work areas and equipment clean.
6. Manage ingredient storage, labeling, FIFO rotation, and inventory monitoring to minimize kitchen waste.
7. Collaborate effectively with the broader kitchen team and display a proactive, positive attitude during service.
Qualifications:
1. Education & Experience: Minimum 1 year of practical pastry experience, or a Culinary/Pastry diploma (recent graduates welcome).
2. Skills & Attitude: Strong attention to detail, genuine passion for French pastry, and a coachable, hardworking mindset.
3. Languages & Fitness: Good English communication skills and the physical stamina required for long kitchen shifts.