Assistant pastry chef French Cuisine📣 Job Ad

About Accor and the Role

Accor, a hospitality group with over 45 brands and 5,600 hotels globally, is seeking an Assistant Pastry Chef specializing in French Cuisine. This full-time position is based in Medina, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia, at the Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah. The role involves contributing to a guest experience that combines local traditions with French hospitality, requiring 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Role Overview

The Assistant Pastry Chef will support the Pastry Chef in all aspects of daily pastry production, focusing on French pastries and desserts. This position is integral to maintaining high standards of quality, presentation, and operational efficiency within the pastry kitchen, ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of French pastries, cakes, tarts, viennoiseries, breads, chocolates, and specialty desserts.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all pastry products.
• Adhere to standard recipes and portion controls.
• Participate in menu development and seasonal dessert promotions.
• Monitor product freshness and quality standards.
• Support the Pastry Chef in organizing daily pastry production.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating pastry kitchen activities.
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and used safely.
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages.

Hygiene and Safety Compliance

• Comply with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen.
• Ensure proper storage and labeling of ingredients and finished products.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in a pastry role, preferably with a focus on French cuisine.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare a variety of French pastries and desserts.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP).

Work Environment

This role is based at the Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The hotel aims to provide a blend of local traditions and French hospitality. The position is full-time within a supportive team environment.