Commis I Pastry Baker – Luxury Resort in Dubai

About the role

We are looking for a Commis I – Pastry (Baker) to join our culinary team at Meliá Desert Palm, a luxury urban resort in Dubai. Working closely with the kitchen team, you will prepare and bake a wide range of breads and viennoiserie for our restaurants, banqueting and in‑room dining, delivering fresh, consistent and high‑quality products every day.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of breads, rolls, croissants, Danish pastries, brioche and other viennoiserie according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Manage doughs and starters, including mixing, fermentation, proofing, laminating, shaping and baking to ensure consistent texture, volume and flavour.
• Estimate daily production needs based on occupancy, events and outlet requirements and plan baking schedules.
• Carry out daily mise en place and production tasks assigned by the Jr Sous Pastry Chef or Chef de Partie, and support pastry and dessert production when required.
• Check the quality of raw ingredients and finished products, reporting any variances.
• Maintain hygiene, food safety and cleanliness in line with HACCP, hotel policies and brand standards.

Required profile

• Minimum 1 year experience as a baker or commis in a pastry or bakery section, preferably in luxury hospitality or a high‑volume operation.
• Strong knowledge of bread and viennoiserie production, including doughs, fermentation, proofing and lamination.
• Familiarity with bakery equipment such as deck and convection ovens, mixers, sheeters and proofers.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Ability to work accurately, quickly and under pressure with a calm, solution‑focused approach.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays.
• Good communication skills in English; additional languages an advantage.
• High School Diploma or culinary/pastry/bakery certificate; valid food safety certificate advantageous.

Required skills

• Deck oven
• Convection oven
• Mixer
• Sheeter
• Proofer
• HACCP

What we offer

• Participation in My MeliáRewards loyalty program with unique benefits.
• Access to My MeliáBenefits offering flexible compensation and exclusive discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Opportunity to work in a luxury urban resort with global career development prospects.