Commis I Pastry Baker - Meliá Desert Palm Dubai

Meliá Hotels International; Dubai; On-site; AED 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

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Job summary

Meliá Hotels International in Dubai seeks a Commis I - Pastry to join our pastry and bakery team. You will prepare and bake breads, viennoiserie, and support pastry production for restaurants, banquets, and in-room dining.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year experience in pastry or bakery, knowledge of doughs, fermentation, lamination, and familiarity with ovens and mixers. A High School Diploma or culinary certificate is required; food safety certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as a Baker or Commis in a pastry/bakery role, preferably in luxury hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of bread and viennoiserie production, including doughs, fermentation, proofing and lamination.
• Familiarity with bakery equipment such as deck and convection ovens, mixers, sheeters and proofers.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Ability to work under pressure with speed and accuracy, and a team player attitude.
• English language skills; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of breads, rolls, croissants, Danish pastries, brioche and other viennoiserie.
• Prepare doughs and starters, manage mixing, fermentation, proofing, laminating, shaping and baking.
• Estimate daily production needs and plan baking schedules to ensure freshness for service.
• Support pastry and dessert production and assist Jr Sous Pastry Chef as needed.
• Check quality of ingredients and finished products, report variances.
• Maintain knowledge of bakery menu items, recipes and presentation standards.

Skills

Viennoiserie production

Bread making

Food safety

English communication

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or culinary certificate

Tools

Deck ovens

Convection ovens

Dough mixers

Provers/Proofers

Sheeters

Job description

Job Description:

“The world is yours with Meliá”

Discover a path without limits at Meliá, where growth and development opportunities are endless. Embark on a journey that will take you to work in several countries and become part of our extended global family.

Discover some of the benefits we offer:

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Tucked away within a lush polo estate in Dubai, Meliá Desert Palm is a luxury urban resort where wellness, personalised service, and meaningful experiences come together. Behind every guest experience is a passionate culinary team, and our pastry and bakery section brings that experience to life from the very first breakfast basket.

We are looking for a Commis I - Pastry (Baker) to join our culinary team. Working closely with the kitchen team, you will prepare and bake a wide range of breads and viennoiserie for our restaurants, banqueting and in-room dining, delivering fresh, consistent and high-quality products every day.

What You Will Be Doing

• Prepare and bake a variety of breads, rolls, croissants, Danish pastries, brioche and other viennoiserie in line with recipes and presentation standards.
• Prepare doughs and starters, and manage mixing, fermentation, proofing, laminating, shaping and baking to ensure consistent texture, volume and flavour.
• Estimate daily production needs based on occupancy, events and outlet requirements, and plan baking schedules so products are fresh for service.
• Carry out daily mise en place and production tasks as assigned by the Jr Sous Pastry Chef or Chef de Partie, and support pastry and dessert production when required.
• Check the quality of raw ingredients and finished products, reporting any variances to your immediate superior.
• Maintain full knowledge of all bakery and pastry menu items, their recipes, methods of production and presentation standards.
• Support the development of new bread and bakery concepts in line with the resorts culinary offering.
• Minimise waste through accurate production planning, proper stock rotation and portion control, contributing to food cost targets.
• Label, date and store all ingredients and products correctly, following FIFO and temperature control standards.
• Operate, clean and maintain all bakery equipment safely, reporting any malfunctions promptly.
• Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, food safety and cleanliness in line with HACCP, hotel policies and brand standards.
• Participate in departmental training and briefings to continuously develop your skills and support guest satisfaction.

What We Are Looking For

• 1+ year of experience as a Baker or Commis in a pastry or bakery section, preferably within luxury hospitality or a high-volume operation.
• Strong knowledge of bread and viennoiserie production, including doughs, fermentation, proofing and lamination.
• Familiarity with bakery equipment such as deck and convection ovens, mixers, sheeters and proofers.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Accuracy, speed and the ability to work under pressure, with a calm and solution-focused approach.
• A team player with a positive attitude, self-motivation and a passion for quality and creativity.
• Flexibility to work early morning shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Good communication skills in English; additional languages are an advantage.
• A High School Diploma or a culinary, pastry or bakery certificate. A valid food safety certificate is an advantage.

At Meliá we are all VIP

At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed toequal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment toequality and diversity, avoiding any kind of dicrimination, especially related to reasons of disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company.

Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through a socially responsible team. In this sense, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present". Thanks to al our collaborators, we make it possible.