Pastry Chef
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About the Role
Mezo Cookies is looking for a Pastry Chef to prepare and bake cookies, develop recipes, and maintain quality standards in a boutique bakery in Dubai. Requires proven baking experience and knowledge of food safety.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare, bake, and finish a variety of cookies.
- Develop and execute recipes that align with Mezo Cookies’ brand and quality standards.
- Scale and mix doughs, portion and shape cookies, manage baking schedules, and monitor oven performance.
- Ensure consistent product quality and presentation.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.
- Manage ingredient inventory and coordinate with the team on production needs and new flavor launches.
- Collaborate with management to support menu innovation, seasonal offerings, and efficient workflow during peak hours.
Requirements
- Strong foundation in Bakery and Baking, with proven experience producing high quality cookies or similar baked goods.
- Hands on Food Preparation skills, including scaling ingredients, mixing, portioning, and finishing baked items.
- Solid Cooking and Culinary Skills relevant to pastry and dessert production in a professional kitchen setting.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP or equivalent hygiene standards.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced, high volume bakery environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Creativity and interest in developing new flavors, textures, and product concepts.
- Strong time management, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Previous experience as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or similar role; formal culinary or pastry training is an advantage.
- Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required by production schedules.
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Role Description
- This is a full time, on site Pastry Chef role based in Dubai. The Pastry Chef will be responsible for preparing, baking, and finishing a variety of cookies, including developing and executing recipes that align with Mezo Cookies’ brand and quality standards.
Daily Tasks
- Scale and mix doughs, portion and shape cookies, manage baking schedules, monitor oven performance, and ensure consistent product quality and presentation.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.
- Manage ingredient inventory and coordinate with the team on production needs and new flavor launches.
- Collaborate closely with management to support menu innovation, seasonal offerings, and efficient workflow during peak hours.
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in Bakery and Baking, with proven experience producing high quality cookies or similar baked goods.
- Hands on Food Preparation skills, including scaling ingredients, mixing, portioning, and finishing baked items.
- Solid Cooking and Culinary Skills relevant to pastry and dessert production in a professional kitchen setting.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP or equivalent hygiene standards.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced, high volume bakery environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Creativity and interest in developing new flavors, textures, and product concepts.
- Strong time management, organization, and teamwork skills, with the ability to follow recipes and also take initiative when needed.
- Previous experience as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or similar role; formal culinary or pastry training is an advantage.
- Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required by production schedules.
Company Description
- Mezo Cookies is a boutique cookie bakery inspired by New York style cookies and a mission to bring people together through high quality treats.
- Based in Abu Dhabi, the bakery is known for its freshly baked, chunky, and stuffed cookies crafted to delight a wide range of taste preferences.
- Each cookie is handcrafted with care, reflecting a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
- Mezo Cookies keeps its offerings exciting with monthly new flavors, ensuring there is always something new to enjoy.
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