Demi Chef Pastry & Bakery Full-time Job

Responsibilities

Assist the Chef de Partie in his daily duties and oversee his responsibilities during absence.

Washes and peels ingredients in order for them to be used in the production of dishes.

Ensure that all mise en place is prepared to the highest quality as per standards set by the superiors.

Ensure that all plating guides are followed according to set dish description, cooking method and presentation image.

Ensure the pickup of requisition is in time and organized properly in its corresponding storage area.

Check the inventory of the daily ingredients before each shift to assure correct amounts are stocked up to avoid running out of stock during service periods.

Store ingredients in dedicated containers, making sure that they are best preserved and labelled according to standard.

Ensure that working surfaces, tools, utensils and working area are cleaned and sanitized before and after usage as per food safety standard.

Adhere to strict personal hygiene standards at all times.

Effectively support, control cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchens and stewarding area at all times and support daily checks done by supervisors.

Ensure to follow through the food safety safe and sound standard set by Mandarin Oriental Hotel and in accordance’s the UAE’s Municipality rules and regulation.

Ensure customer satisfaction in accordance to the MOHG Legendary Quality Experiences (LQEs), the MOHG Pillars and the respective service standards of MOQA.

Work as part of the team and assist other colleagues if required.

Support other outlets and banquet if requested by superiors.

Attend and participate in all required meetings and trainings as scheduled.

Perform any other reasonable duties as required by the superiors.

Solid experience in preparing, holding and cooking of food.

Ability to work long hours with a strong focus on operational excellence.

Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 15 kg without assistance.

Proven ability to successfully support the management to motivate and lead a diverse team.

Knowledge of the kitchen tools and utensils in order to perform the specific tasks.

Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.

Knowledge of food hygiene.

Ability to understand effective approaches of communication with different individuals.

Able to communicate clearly with peers and superiors.

Skills & Qualifications

High School qualification or equivalent.

Degree or Higher National Diploma in Hospitality/Culinary arts is preferred.

Experience as a Demi Chef de Partie in a high-volume hotel or free-standing restaurant with the highest levels of service preferred.

A minimum 2 years’ experience working in a 5-star or free-standing restaurant.

Verbal and written communication skills in English.

Verbal and written communication skills in Arabic or other languages are preferred.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the worlds most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Having grown from its Asian roots into a global brand, the Group now operates 36 hotels and nine residences in 24 countries and territories, with each property reflecting the Groups oriental heritage, local culture and unique design. Mandarin Oriental has a strong pipeline of hotels and residences under development, and is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.For over 50 years, Mandarin Oriental has been established as a leader in luxury hospitality, and has a rich and proud history. Our mission, to completely delight and satisfy our guests began with the opening of our flagship property, The Mandarin, in 1963 in Hong Kong. The hotel, which was the tallest building on the island when it opened, soon built up an enviable reputation for service excellence, and instantly became a historic landmark a status it still holds today.In 1974 The Oriental in Bangkok, which was already acknowledged as one of the world's most legendary hotels was partially acquired by the Group, giving the company two "flagship" hotels whose names represented the very best in hospitality.These two famous hotels joined to create the brand Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group under the renowned fan logo.Over the next twenty years the Group opened further Mandarin Oriental hotels in Asia and became firmly established as one of the most elegant and luxurious hotel groups, renowned for offering comfortable and well-appointed accommodation, exceptional facilities and some of the finest restaurants and bars in the region. This was underpinned by impeccable service inspired by our Asian heritage, which made Mandarin Oriental the hotels of choice for residents and luxury travellers alike.