Pastry Commis

Job description / Role

About the Company

Azadea Group is a premier lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 40 leading international franchise concepts in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishings, sporting goods, multimedia, and beauty and cosmetics across the Middle East and Africa, spread across 13 countries overseeing more than 700 stores.

Job Purpose

The Pastry Commis is responsible for promptly preparing pastry items under close supervision, ensuring strict adherence to established standards of quality, hygiene, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• At the beginning of each shift, ensure that all necessary products for the service stations meet the established par level and initiate orders for required items from the internal store.
• Participate in the opening and closing procedures of the pastry department in accordance with internal norms and procedures. Assist in stocking and receiving goods as necessary.
• Prepare high-quality pastry items following specified recipes, HACCP standards, portion control practices, and presentation guidelines. Distribute prepared orders to various outlets as required.
• Ensure workstation sanitation throughout the shift by cleaning the fridge, shelves, and counter, as well as sharpening knives and cleaning utensils at the end of the shift.
• Adhere to established rules and regulations for security, fire safety, and general safety procedures. Promptly report any incidents to higher management.
• Check the shelf life of products, label each item with its production and expiry date, and monitor and report on wasted product figures as necessary.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of product and food items to efficiently address inquiries and offer insights when necessary.

Language & Technical Skills

Language Proficiency

• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in Arabic is a plus.

Education

• High school degree.

Experience

• Zero to one year of experience in F&B operations, or a similar role.

Behavioral Competencies

• Customer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. For example, is interested in customer needs, learns customer requirements, and delivers effectively. Responds promptly to customer requests; secures the support of others to resolve issues.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. For example, does what is necessary to meet goals and deliver expected results with acceptable quality. Shows consistent effort to complete even unpleasant or routine tasks in a timely manner; maintains work focus despite obstacles or setbacks.
• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. For example, identifies what needs to be done and acts quickly. Shows optimism and enthusiasm that affects others positively. Works independently, but knows when to ask for help.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. For example, finds out which situations call for flexibility and responds accordingly; seeks and listens to others' input and feedback on how to adapt approach to changing situations.

Azadea Group is an equal employment employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by relevant local laws.

About the Company

Azadea Group is a premier fashion and lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 50 leading international franchise concepts across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Europe. Since its inception in 1978, the Group has grown a substantial chain of stores representing leading international brand names in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishing, sporting goods and multimedia.With over 11,000 employees, the company boasts a solid infrastructure overseeing more than 600 stores spread across 15 countries including Algeria, Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Ghana, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and United Arab Emirates.