Cook I- Bakery | Aloft Abu Dhabi

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled baker to prepare a variety of baked goods while ensuring food safety compliance. Responsibilities include supporting management in employee training and maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of baking experience and a technical trade degree. This role fosters a collaborative environment and emphasizes professional development.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related work experience.
• No supervisory experience required.
• No specific license or certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hiring, training, and scheduling employees.
• Follow safety and security procedures.
• Ensure professional appearance and confidentiality.
• Develop positive working relationships with team members.
• Comply with quality expectations and standards.

Skills

Baking skills

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Technical Trade or Vocational School Degree

Job description

Overview

Prepare breads and pastries including preparing doughs and fillings, proofing, baking and decorating as appropriate. Review Production sheet to understand variety of baked goods to be produced daily. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality and presentation standards and food prep checklists. Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program compliance. Keep Chef informed of excess food items for planning of daily specials. Safely and appropriately use baking and measuring tools/equipment/appliances to prepare baked foods. Follow and ensure compliance with food safety handling policies and procedures including personal hygiene procedures. Check and ensure correct temperatures of kitchen appliances and food and report issues to management. Monitor the quality of food prepared and portions served throughout shift.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model.
• Follow all company policies and procedures including safety and security; report accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others and support team to reach common goals; handle sensitive issues with tact, respect and confidentiality.
• Serve as a department role model or mentor.
• Comply with quality expectations and standards.
• Move, lift, carry, push/pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance; move over sloping, uneven or slippery surfaces; reach overhead and below the knees including bending, twisting, pulling and stooping; stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Qualifications

• Education: Technical Trade or Vocational School Degree.
• Related Work Experience: At least 2 years of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.
• License or Certification: None

Equal Opportunity

At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.