Cook I Pastry

About the Role: Cook I Pastry

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Cook I Pastry to join their team in Al Khobar, Eastern region. This full-time role involves preparing a variety of baked goods and pastries, ensuring adherence to quality standards and food safety protocols. The position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare breads and pastries, including doughs, fillings, proofing, baking, and decorating.
• Review production sheets to understand daily baked goods requirements.
• Cook and prepare food items according to established recipes, quality, and presentation standards.
• Maintain kitchen logs to ensure compliance with food safety programs.
• Inform the Chef of excess food items for daily specials planning.
• Utilize baking and measuring tools, equipment, and appliances safely and appropriately.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance with food safety handling policies and personal hygiene procedures.
• Monitor and ensure correct temperatures of kitchen appliances and food, reporting any issues to management.
• Oversee the quality of prepared food and portion sizes throughout the shift.

Operational Support and Compliance

• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees.
• Serve as a role model and mentor within the department.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and security guidelines.
• Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to management and complete required safety training and certifications.
• Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets.
• Communicate professionally and clearly, including answering telephones with appropriate etiquette.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and support team goals.
• Handle sensitive issues with tact, respect, and confidentiality.
• Comply with all quality expectations and standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Capability to move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
• Related Work Experience: At least 2 years of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience required.
• License or Certification: None specified.

Application Information

This is a full-time position based in Al Khobar. Salary details will be disclosed during the application process. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.