Pastry Commis

About the role

This is an entry-level pastry position supporting the pastry team during service and preparation. You will work on mise en place, basic plating, garnishing, and executing standardized dessert orders while learning advanced pastry techniques from senior chefs.

Key responsibilities

• Accurately measure and scale dry and wet ingredients, prepare basic doughs, batters, and sauces, and ensure all dessert components are prepped prior to service

• Assist the Pastry CDP during peak service hours by handling basic plating, garnishing, and executing standardized dessert orders rapidly and consistently

• Follow exact standardized pastry recipes, understanding that baking requires strict adherence to ratios, temperatures, and timing to guarantee visual and flavor consistency

• Assist in receiving daily pastry ingredient deliveries, inspecting for quality, and strictly applying First-In-First-Out (FIFO) rotation in dry storage and refrigeration units

• Maintain a spotless and sanitized workstation, strictly adhere to HACCP food safety standards, cross-contamination protocols, and routine equipment cleaning logs for mixers, ovens, and scales

• Actively observe and learn advanced pastry techniques, chocolate work, and modern plating styles from senior chefs

About you

• A culinary degree or certification in pastry arts is strongly preferred

• Up to 1 year of entry-level kitchen or bakery experience

• A solid grasp of fundamental baking techniques, basic pastry terminology, and the ability to use standard commercial pastry equipment safely

• High level of precision when weighing ingredients and following complex, multi-step recipes

• The physical ability to stand for long shifts, perform repetitive tasks efficiently, and handle the pressure of a fast-paced kitchen environment

• A proactive, coachable attitude with excellent communication skills and the ability to take direction well under pressure

• Availability to work varied shifts, including early morning bake-offs, late evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required by operational schedules