- Location
- 25 Avenue Montaigne (View map)75008 ParisFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Dorchester Collection
Dorchester Collection operates hotels including The Dorchester in London, Hôtel Plaza Athénée and Le Meurice in Paris, and The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles County. Its properties hire across rooms, restaurants, kitchens, engineering and guest services.
Dorchester Collection is seeking a Pastry Intern for Hôtel Plaza Athénée in Paris, with a placement starting in April for up to six months and a 35-hour work week. The intern will prepare pastry items, organize the workstation, support mise en place and service, follow technical specification sheets, and ensure HACCP compliance. The placement requires an internship agreement and may be based in the Michelin-starred pastry kitchen or central pastry kitchen, depending on skills and availability.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare basic components and pastry items.
- Organize the workstation.
- Contribute to mise en place and service.
- Prepare items in accordance with technical specification sheets.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP rules to maintain food safety and preparation quality.
Qualifications
- Hold pastry training or education.
- Have a good knowledge of basic pastry or bakery techniques.
- Show a passion for the profession and invest fully in each preparation.
- Maintain a polished appearance and impeccable attire.
Skills
Education
Training in pastry.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Benefits
35-hour work week; 80% reimbursement of the transport pass for internships lasting more than two months; meals provided in the staff restaurant; one team dinner per year hosted by Plaza Athénée; access to a rest room; participation in Dream Team sports and cultural activities; support from a social worker with administrative procedures; an on-site nurse five days a week.
Culture
Each hotel has its own kitchens, service teams and history. In Paris, for example, a sommelier at Le Relais Plaza works at Hôtel Plaza Athénée, while the pastry team at Le Meurice prepares work for a different house.
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