EN - Pastry Commis Chef at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Job Description

Pastry Commis Chef

• Ready for a sizzling career move? You will play a pivotal role in our kitchen working alongside a fantastic team. The food you prepare, cook and serve makes our guests smile and wanting more.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What you will be doing:

Reporting to pastry sous Chef, Chef de partie responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
• Must have knowledge in current trending desserts and pastries.
• Ensure daily checks of all mis en place to ensure freshness and quality standards
• Prepare daily production of desserts, cookies, cakes and other baked goods according to standard recipes
• Have skills in cake baking and icing
• Inspect product for quality and consistency during the shift
• Review production schedules to determine variety and quantity of items to produce
• Monitor inventory of supplies and order stock based on daily and weekly requirements
• Good ingredients management skills and knowledge
• Complete production sheets needed for the daily operation
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Maintain consistency for all items in the fridges, freezer
• Follow Kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous experience in a Bakery required
• Previous experience in a Bakery required
• Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent  preferred
• Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline preferred
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times