Pastry & Bakery Commis 1 — Growth & MOstay Benefits

Mandarin Oriental; Dubai; On-site; AED 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

MOstay programme

Health & Colleague Wellness

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is seeking a Commis 1 for its Pastry & Bakery Kitchen. You will wash and prep ingredients, ensure high-quality mise en place, assist with buffet setup, and support stock management in a luxury hotel environment.

The role requires 1 year of pastry/bakery experience (preferred), basic food handling skills, and ability to work long hours. Commitment to hygiene and MOHG standards is essential.

Qualifications

• High School qualification or equivalent.
• Degree or Higher National Diploma in Hospitality/Culinary art preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of culinary experience as Commis 1 in pastry/bakery preferred.
• Basic experience in handling and preparing food, including pizza.
• Ability to work long hours and maintain operational excellence.
• Ability to lift up to 15 kg.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen tools and utensils.
• Knowledge of basic food hygiene preferred.

Responsibilities

• Washes and peels ingredients for production.
• Ensure mise en place is prepared to the highest quality as per standards.
• Ensure set up and replenishment of buffets.
• Assist superiors in requisition and organizing it in storage.
• Inform superior of ingredient quantities when stock is low.
• Store ingredients in dedicated containers and label for preservation.
• Clean and sanitize working surfaces, tools, and area.
• Report cleanliness and maintenance issues to superiors and support daily checks.
• Adhere to strict personal hygiene standards at all times.
• Follow food safety standards set by Mandarin Oriental and UAE Municipality rules.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Stamina for long shifts

Manual handling (lifting 15 kg)

Kitchen tools knowledge

Education

High School qualification or equivalent

Degree or Higher National Diploma in Hospitality/Culinary art

Job description

Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai is seeking a Commis 1 for its Pastry & Bakery Kitchen. You will wash and prep ingredients, ensure high-quality mise en place, assist with buffet setup, and support stock management in a luxury hotel environment.

The role requires 1 year of pastry/bakery experience (preferred), basic food handling skills, and ability to work long hours. Commitment to hygiene and MOHG standards is essential.