About This Job
Job Overview
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Commis Chef – Pastry to join our airline catering team. The successful candidate will assist in the preparation, baking, and presentation of high-quality pastries, desserts, and bakery items for airline customers while ensuring strict food safety, hygiene, and quality standards. This role requires working in a fast-paced production environment where consistency, efficiency, and attention to detail are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare a variety of pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, and bakery products according to standard recipes and airline specifications.
- Assist the Pastry Chef in daily food production and mise en place.
- Ensure all products meet quality, presentation, and portion control standards.
- Follow food safety, HACCP, and hygiene procedures at all times.
- Monitor food storage, expiry dates, and stock rotation using FIFO principles.
- Assist with receiving, storing, and organising ingredients and supplies.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe pastry workstation.
- Support the team in meeting production deadlines for flight catering schedules.
- Minimise food waste and ensure efficient use of ingredients.
- Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation of all catering orders.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Commis Chef, Pastry Assistant, or Bakery Assistant.
- Basic knowledge of pastry production, baking techniques, and dessert preparation.
- Understanding of food safety, HACCP, and hygiene standards.
- Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced catering environment.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work early morning, evening, weekend, and shift schedules.
- Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Culinary or Pastry qualification is considered an asset.