Pastry Commis II: Artful Desserts in a Fast-Paced Kitchen

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

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.