Pastry Demi Chef de Partie

Job description

Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, the first Raffles in Bahrain, is hiring a Demi Chef de Partie for its pastry kitchen. The role assists the Chef de Partie and Pastry Chef in the daily production of pastries, desserts, cakes, breads and bakery items to standardised recipes and presentation specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie and Pastry Chef in the daily preparation and production of pastries, desserts, cakes, breads and bakery items
• Prepare mise en place and ensure ingredients are measured, prepared and available for production
• Follow standardized recipes, portion sizes, presentation standards and quality specifications
• Assist with the preparation and decoration of cakes, pastries, desserts and chocolates
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, dating and stock rotation according to FIFO
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients before use and report concerns
• Keep workstations, equipment, refrigerators and storage areas clean and organized
• Follow food safety, HACCP, hygiene and health & safety procedures
• Minimize food waste and assist with daily inventory checks
• Support the team during buffets, banquets, events and high-volume service periods
• Coordinate with other kitchen sections for smooth service and timely production

Requirements

• Experience with Western desserts and cake decorating
• Previous experience in the pastry department of a 5-star hotel
• Passion for culinary work
• Familiarity with hygiene and HACCP standards

Benefits

• Employee benefit card with discounted rates in Accor hotels worldwide
• Learning programs through Accor Academies
• Opportunity to join the first Raffles in Bahrain

Skills

• Cake Decorating
• Desserts
• HACCP
• Pastry