Pastry Commis I — Luxury Hotel Kitchen Assistant

Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Pastry Kitchen Assistant to support the pastry section. You will assist in preparing pastries, desserts, cakes, and bakery items following established recipes and standards.

Join a luxury hospitality team and contribute to daily pastry operations, maintenance of hygiene and food safety, and high-quality bakery output for hotel guests and events.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastry kitchen or bakery preferred.
• Knowledge of pastry preparation, baking techniques and dessert production.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions and SOPs.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills.
• Positive attitude, attention to detail, and passion for pastry.
• Basic culinary or pastry certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and production of pastries, desserts, cakes, and bakery items according to established recipes and standards.
• Prepare and organize mise-en-place for daily pastry operations and service.
• Follow Anantara's food preparation and presentation guidelines to ensure consistent quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen, equipment, and work areas.
• Ensure proper food handling, labeling, storage, and rotation in compliance with HACCP standards.
• Monitor the quality and freshness of ingredients and report any issues to the supervisor.
• Follow departmental checklists, cleaning schedules, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with pastry preparation and service for hotel outlets, staff cafeteria, events, and banquets as required.
• Participate in departmental training to develop culinary skills and improve service standards.
• Follow personal hygiene, grooming, fire safety, and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations and timely food preparation.

Skills

Pastry experience

Bakery knowledge

Food safety HACCP

Follow recipes

Communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Pastry passion

Education

Culinary certification

Job description

Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Pastry Kitchen Assistant to support the pastry section. You will assist in preparing pastries, desserts, cakes, and bakery items following established recipes and standards.

Join a luxury hospitality team and contribute to daily pastry operations, maintenance of hygiene and food safety, and high-quality bakery output for hotel guests and events.