Pastry Commis (French Pastry)

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Position: Pastry Commis (French Pastry)

Starting Salary: SAR 2,000 - SAR 2,300 with FREE shared room, transportation, and 1 duty meal

Job Role: We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Pastry Commis Chef to join our pastry section and support the Head Pastry Chef in the daily production of exceptional French pastries and desserts. This entry-to-mid-level role is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual to develop their technical skills within a professional kitchen environment, working alongside experienced pastry chefs and gaining hands-on exposure to classical and contemporary French pastry techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the pastry team with daily production of viennoiserie, tarts, entremets, petits fours, plated desserts, and other French pastry items, following recipes, schedules, and portion standards precisely.
• Prepare and organise the pastry station before each shift, ensuring all ingredients, equipment, and tools are ready for smooth production flow.
• Learn and develop classical French pastry techniques under senior guidance, including dough and batter work, chocolate and sugar work, glazing, piping, and plating.
• Ensure all products meet standards for taste, texture, portion size, and presentation; report any quality concerns to the Head Pastry Chef immediately.
• Maintain strict personal hygiene and comply with all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards; keep the section and equipment clean throughout and after each shift.
• Store, label, and rotate all ingredients following FIFO principles; flag low-stock items or approaching expiry dates to minimise wastage.
• Work collaboratively within the pastry section and wider kitchen team, showing initiative and a proactive attitude during service.

Requirements

• Experience, diploma or certificate in Pastry Arts, Baking, or Culinary Arts preferred; recent graduates or candidates with equivalent on-the-job training welcome.
• Minimum 1 year of practical experience in a professional pastry or bakery kitchen.
• Genuine passion for pastry, strong attention to detail, and a coachable, hardworking attitude.
• Physically fit for long shifts in a demanding environment; good English communication skills required.

Pay: ﷼2,000.00 - ﷼2,500.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• ANSWERS FOR THE BELOW PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED.
• Have you read and accept the duties and responsibilities, including the salary details that we mentioned for this role? Continue with your applications if "Yes"
• In which city and country are you currently located?
• Which country passport do you have? (Nationality)
• How old are you? (Age)
• How tall are you? (Height)
• If selected for this role, after how many days before you can join our company?
• How many years of experience do you have in French Pastry from a professional kitchen?

Work Location: In person