Commis I (Pastry) | Aloft Abu Dhabi

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Marriott International is hiring a Commis I (Pastry) for full-time, on-site work in Abu Dhabi. The role centers on pastry prep, controlling oven temperatures, thawing, portioning, garnishing, and ensuring quality and recipe presentation, including cold items, while proactively flagging needs during busy periods and assisting with daily specials. You’ll support management with hiring, training, scheduling, and coaching, uphold safety and professional appearance, protect assets, and nurture positive teamwork to meet quality standards. Physical duties include standing for long periods and lifting up to 25 pounds. Preferred: technical or vocational degree and about three years of related pastry experience; no supervisory role required. Application tips: tailor your resume to highlight pastry fundamentals, reliability, safety training, guest‑service focus, and teamwork, and show how you thrive under pressure in a luxury hotel environment.

POSITION SUMMARY

Prepare special meals or substitute items. Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Maintain food logs. Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared. Communicate assistance needed during busy periods. Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials. Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. Ensure the quality of the food items. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods.

Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Anticipate and address guests’ service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.

Related Work Experience: At least 3 years of related work experience.

Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.

License or Certification: None

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