Pastry Commis (Level 1)

About the role

Join Accor’s dynamic hospitality team in Westlands as a Pastry Commis (Level 1). You will work under the guidance of the Pastry Chef to produce a wide range of high‑quality baked goods for a 5‑star hotel environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and bake pastries, desserts, breads, cakes, and cookies following established recipes.
• Assist in making pastry components such as creams, mousses, fillings, icings, glazes, and sauces.
• Measure, weigh, and mix ingredients accurately while meeting production schedules.
• Support decoration and finishing of pastries to ensure consistent taste, appearance, and portion control.
• Organise and maintain mise‑en‑place, ensuring all tools, ingredients and equipment are ready for service.
• Label, date, and store finished products according to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Monitor stock levels of pastry ingredients and report shortages promptly.
• Uphold quality control standards, checking freshness and consistency of all outputs.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality.
• 3–5 years of hands‑on kitchen experience, preferably in a 5‑star or premium hotel.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong teamwork, communication and problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

• Pastry preparation and baking techniques.
• Accurate recipe measurement and scaling.
• Food safety and hygiene compliance.
• Mise‑en‑place organization.