Pastry Kitchen I — Luxury Hotel, Abu Dhabi

Anantara Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Anantara Group is seeking a Commis I to support the Desert Islands Resort & Spa pastry kitchen in Abu Dhabi. You will assist in preparing pastries, desserts, and bakery items, organize mise-en-place, and follow strict food-safety standards to ensure quality and consistency across hotel outlets and events.

You will work closely with the kitchen team in a fast-paced setting, maintaining cleanliness and adhering to SOPs while developing culinary skills and professionalism in pastry production.

Qualifications

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

Dessert production

Food safety HACCP

Follow recipes

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

Culinary or Pastry certification

Job description

Anantara Group is seeking a Commis I to support the Desert Islands Resort & Spa pastry kitchen in Abu Dhabi. You will assist in preparing pastries, desserts, and bakery items, organize mise-en-place, and follow strict food-safety standards to ensure quality and consistency across hotel outlets and events.

You will work closely with the kitchen team in a fast-paced setting, maintaining cleanliness and adhering to SOPs while developing culinary skills and professionalism in pastry production.