Culinary Trainee - Pastry
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About the Role
Mandarin Oriental, Doha is seeking a Pastry Trainee to support pastry production in their luxury hotel. The role involves learning basic kitchen tasks, assisting with dessert preparation, and maintaining hygiene standards.
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Responsibilities
- Assist with basic preparation tasks for desserts, cakes, pastries, plated desserts, amenities, buffet items, gelato products, and specialty sweets under close supervision
- Support daily mise en place by washing, peeling, portioning, organizing, and preparing ingredients as instructed
- Observe and learn correct handling of kitchen tools, equipment, ingredients, and basic production methods
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas in accordance with hotel hygiene standards
- Follow food safety, personal hygiene, and grooming requirements at all times
- Assist with receiving, labeling, storing, and rotating ingredients under supervision
- Support production, banquets, amenities, gelato kitchen, QAQAW kitchen, and outlet dessert operations according to business needs
- Attend briefings, trainings, and practical learning sessions to build technical and operational knowledge
- Communicate respectfully with colleagues and follow instructions from supervisors
- Demonstrate punctuality, positive attitude, and willingness to learn Mandarin Oriental standards
Requirements
- Suitable for candidates passionate about hospitality and culinary arts
- Previous culinary or hospitality experience is an advantage but not essential
- High School qualification or equivalent preferred
- Basic food hygiene certification is an advantage
- Ability to follow instructions carefully and complete assigned tasks with supervision
- Good verbal communication skills in English
- Physically able to stand for long periods and support basic kitchen tasks
- Flexible to work different shifts, weekends, and public holidays
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Job Summary
- Based at Mandarin Oriental, Doha within the Culinary Department, the Trainee – Pastry is responsible for learning and supporting basic kitchen tasks under close supervision within the pastry kitchen.
- The role supports pastry production, banquets, amenities, gelato kitchen, QAQAW kitchen, buffet, and outlet dessert operations.
- Works under guidance of senior chefs to develop core culinary skills, professional discipline, and understanding of hotel kitchen standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with basic preparation tasks for desserts, cakes, pastries, plated desserts, amenities, buffet items, gelato products, and specialty sweets under close supervision.
- Support daily mise en place by washing, peeling, portioning, organizing, and preparing ingredients as instructed.
- Observe and learn correct handling of kitchen tools, equipment, ingredients, and basic production methods.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas in accordance with hotel hygiene standards.
- Follow food safety, personal hygiene, and grooming requirements at all times.
- Assist with receiving, labeling, storing, and rotating ingredients under supervision.
- Support production, banquets, amenities, gelato kitchen, QAQAW kitchen, and outlet dessert operations according to business needs.
- Attend briefings, trainings, and practical learning sessions to build technical and operational knowledge.
- Communicate respectfully with colleagues and follow instructions from supervisors.
- Demonstrate punctuality, positive attitude, and willingness to learn Mandarin Oriental standards.
Job Specifications
- Suitable for candidates who are passionate about hospitality and culinary arts and wish to develop their skills in a professional luxury hotel environment.
- Previous culinary or hospitality experience is an advantage but not essential.
- High School qualification or equivalent preferred.
- Basic food hygiene certification is an advantage.
Skills & Requirements
- Basic interest in culinary operations and willingness to learn professional kitchen standards.
- Ability to follow instructions carefully and complete assigned tasks with supervision.
- Understanding of basic hygiene, grooming, and safe food handling practices.
- Positive attitude, punctuality, and readiness to support the team during service periods.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment while building confidence and technical knowledge.
- Good verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are an advantage.
- Physically able to stand for long periods and support basic kitchen tasks.
- Flexible to work different shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required.
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