Commis Chef - Pastry - Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah

A Commis Chef is responsible for preparing and presenting high quality desserts, bakery items, and pastries to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while consistently contributing to departmental targets.

What will I be doing?

A Commis Chef is responsible for preparing and presenting high quality desserts, bakery items, and pastries to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while consistently contributing to departmental targets. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Prepare and assist with baking cakes, pastries, breads, desserts, and specialty items.
• Support daily mise-en-place for all pastry and bakery operations.
• Follow established recipes, portion guidelines, and presentation standards.
• Assist in producing items for buffet, à la carte, room service, afternoon tea, and banquets.
• Set up and stock pastry stations before service.
• Handle basic baking tasks such as dough preparation, piping, glazing, decorating, and molding.
• Operate pastry equipment safely (mixers, ovens, proofers, chocolate tempering tools, etc.).
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, storage, and rotation (FIFO) of all ingredients.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene procedures (HACCP standards).
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, equipment, and tools throughout the shift.
• Report equipment malfunctions or safety hazards immediately.
  
  
  

What are we looking for?

A Commis Chef serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Previous experience as a Commis Chef or Apprentice Chef
• NVQ Level 1
• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proven ability to work with a team and to follow instruction
• A passion to learn and a drive to succeed in a culinary/hospitality career
• Proof of completion in a basic food hygiene course
• A passion for food and the culinary arts
• Completion of an accredited commercial cookery course or trade apprenticeship
• Experience multi-tasking and working in an environment with rigorous standards
  
  
  

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Work Locations

Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah

Schedule

Full-time

Brand

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts

Job

Culinary