Commis 1 - Pastry

About Anantara Hotels & Resorts

Located at Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort, part of a global luxury hotel brand inspired by Thai culture and hospitality. Since its inception in 2001 in Thailand, Anantara has expanded worldwide, offering guests unforgettable experiences in extraordinary locations. This resort in Ras Al Khaimah provides a unique setting with beach, desert, and mountain adventures, lying just 45 minutes from Dubai.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and service, including setting up mis-en-place for outlets as required.
• Follow established food preparation and presentation standards to ensure quality and consistency in culinary offerings, proposing improvements when suitable.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness across all work areas to uphold hygiene standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety protocols, including proper handling, storage, dating, and rotation of food items, adhering to sanitation practices.
• Take care of hotel property and facilities responsibly.
• Participate in trainings designed to enhance departmental skills and elevate service quality.
• Follow and enforce departmental checklists and cleaning schedules.
• Support events, banquets, and other functions as needed.
• Adhere to personal hygiene, grooming, fire safety, and health & safety regulations.
• Carry out additional related tasks and special projects as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Fundamental skills in cake decorating, piping, glazing, and plating desserts.
• Knowledge of baking methods and usage of pastry kitchen equipment.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, and sanitation, including HACCP principles.
• Familiarity with food storage techniques, stock rotation, and minimizing waste.
• Strong attention to detail coupled with creativity in pastry preparation.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with team members and communicate effectively.
• Capacity to perform efficiently in fast-paced environments.
• Good organizational skills and effective time management.
• Eagerness to learn new procedures and comply with instructions.
• Possession of a Food Handler or Food Safety Certificate.