Commis 2 - Pastry

Minor Hotels; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort is seeking a pastry-based cook to assist in food preparation and dessert plating. You will work in a fast-paced luxury environment, ensuring high-quality pastries for outlets and events.

The role emphasizes basic decorating, baking techniques, HACCP compliance, and collaboration with a skilled culinary team. Candidates should be detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and eager to learn and improve in a premium hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Basic cake decorating, piping, glazing, and dessert plating skills.
• Knowledge of baking techniques and operation of pastry equipment.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation (HACCP).
• Understanding of food storage, stock rotation, and waste control.
• Attention to detail and creativity
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Food Handler or Food Safety Certificate.

Responsibilities

• To assist in the preparation & service of food, prepare mis-en-place for the outlets as required.
• Adhere to food preparation and presentation guidelines to ensure consistent quality culinary offerings to our guests.
• Continually look to recommend improvements and additions to the Minor Hotels presentation guidelines.
• To keep all working areas clean and tidy to maintain hygienic surroundings.
• Maintain food safety & protection. All food in working areas should be in compliance with food handling techniques, including dating, proper storage, rotation, etc. Maintain basic food safety and sanitation practices.
• Taking responsibility for looking after all hotel property and facilities.
• Participating in departmental training to improve departmental skills and hotel service levels.
• Maintaining and oversee adherence to departmental checklists and cleaning schedules
• Assisting at events, banquets and other functions as required
• Adhering to all personal hygiene and grooming standards, fire safety rules and health & safety rules.

Skills

Cake decorating

Piping techniques

Glazing techniques

Dessert plating

Attention to detail

Teamwork & communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Tools

Pastry equipment operation

Job description

Job Location

Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort

Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture, with an intrinsic sense of authentic hospitality. Inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning ‘without end’, our spirit embodies freedom, movement, and harmony. We believe every journey should leave a lasting impression — for our guests and for our people.

Founded in 2001 in Thailand, we have since expanded across the world, welcoming guests in some of the world’s most captivating locales — from pristine beaches and private islands to ancient sites and vibrant metropolises. If you are driven by a passion for generosity, warmth and heartfelt hospitality, Anantara offers a career without limits.

Escape to Ras Al Khaimah for beach, desert, and mountain adventures. The northernmost emirate of the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah enjoys a more tranquil rhythm yet is only 45 minutes from Dubai. Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort offers overwater luxury on the Arabian Gulf in a pristine eco-sanctuary.

Nature lovers will relish the open terrain of Ras Al Khaimah. From balmy waters to golden shorelines to rugged desert, adventure abounds. Charter a yacht and sail off into the sunset. Ride across rolling dunes and conquer the mountain peak of Jebel Jais.

• To assist in the preparation & service of food, prepare mis-en-place for the outlets as required.
• Adhere to food preparation and presentation guidelines to ensure consistent quality culinary offerings to our guests. Continually look to recommend improvements and additions to the Minor Hotels presentation guidelines.
• To keep all working areas clean and tidy to maintain hygienic surroundings.
• Maintain food safety & protection. All food in working areas should be in compliance with food handling techniques, including dating, proper storage, rotation, etc. Maintain basic food safety and sanitation practices.
• Taking responsibility for looking after all hotel property and facilities.
• Participating in departmental training to improve departmental skills and hotel service levels.
• Maintaining and oversee adherence to departmental checklists and cleaning schedules
• Assisting at events, banquets and other functions as required
• Adhering to all personal hygiene and grooming standards, fire safety rules and health & safety rules.

Qualifications

• Basic cake decorating, piping, glazing, and dessert plating skills.
• Knowledge of baking techniques and operation of pastry equipment.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation (HACCP).
• Understanding of food storage, stock rotation, and waste control.
• Attention to detail and creativity
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Food Handler or Food Safety Certificate.