Requirements
The role requires a strong culinary and baking foundation with demonstrated cooking and culinary skills in a professional bakery or pastry environment. Proficiency in food preparation techniques, attention to detail, and commitment to hygiene and food safety standards are essential. Previous experience as a Chef De Partie, Baker, or Pastry Cook is ideal, along with the ability to work flexible shifts and manage a fast-paced service environment. Culinary or pastry certification or diploma is advantageous.
Description
Company Description The Lime Tree Cafe & Kitchen was founded in 2001 in Dubai to offer a relaxed, welcoming space where guests can enjoy wholesome, nutritious food away from the rush of city life. The brand has grown from its first Jumeirah café into multiple contemporary café locations, as well as customized catering, full-sized cakes, foodie hampers, gifts, and a distinctive retail range of preserves, chutneys, cookies, and biscuits. Its Gourmet to Go concept provides Lime Tree favorites conveniently packaged for guests on the move. The company focuses on innovation, regularly evolving its menus to feature fresh products made from quality natural ingredients without preservatives or artificial flavors. The Lime Tree Cafe & Kitchen also highlights Middle Eastern flavors and certified local produce wherever possible.Role Description The Chef De Partie - Bakery is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role is responsible for preparing, baking, and finishing a variety of breads, pastries, cakes, and baked goods according to Lime Tree standards and recipes. Day-to-day tasks include organizing the bakery section, measuring and mixing ingredients, monitoring baking times, ensuring consistent product quality, and assisting in menu development with creative bakery items. The Chef De Partie - Bakery maintains high hygiene and safety standards, oversees stock levels and ingredient rotation, supports training of junior team members, and collaborates closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to meet service timelines. This role contributes to a positive, cooperative work environment and supports continuous improvement in bakery operations.QualificationsStrong culinary and baking foundation, with demonstrated Cooking and Culinary Skills in a professional bakery or pastry environment.Proficiency in Food Preparation techniques, including measuring, mixing, shaping, and decorating baked products with attention to detail.Commitment to Hygiene and food safety standards, including knowledge of proper storage, cleanliness, and HACCP or equivalent guidelines.Effective Communication skills to coordinate with kitchen colleagues, share information clearly, and follow written and verbal instructions.Previous experience as a Chef De Partie, Baker, or Pastry Cook, ideally within a café, bakery, or restaurant setting.Ability to work flexible shifts, stand for extended periods, and manage a fast-paced service environment.Strong organizational skills, time management, and the ability to maintain consistency and quality under pressure.Culinary or pastry certification or diploma is advantageous, along with familiarity with Middle Eastern flavors and ingredients.