Commis II (Bakery) - InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa

Role Overview

Commis II (Bakery) at InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa, operated by IHG Hotels and Resorts. The resort is located on Hayat Island in Ras Al Khaimah, less than an hour from Dubai.

Company Overview

InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa is a luxury beachfront resort on Hayat Island offering a refined yet relaxed escape with natural landscapes, open sea views, and powder-soft beaches. The resort features a collection of rooms, villas, and residences, a variety of restaurants and bars, and award-winning spa and leisure facilities. IHG Hotels and Resorts is the world's largest family of luxury hotels, shaped by decades of international know-how and local insight.

Role Purpose

To assist the bakery team in preparing and producing a variety of breads, rolls, pastries, and other baked products to the highest quality standards, supporting daily bakery operations and ensuring bakery items are delivered on time to the resort's various dining outlets and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Production

• Assist the bakery team in preparing and producing a variety of breads, rolls, pastries and other baked products according to established recipes and standards.
• Support daily bakery operations, including mixing, kneading, shaping, proofing and baking.

Mise-en-Place and Organization

• Prepare and organise mise-en-place to ensure smooth and timely production.
• Ensure proper storage, labelling and rotation of ingredients and finished products using the FIFO method.

Quality Assurance

• Maintain consistent quality, taste, texture and presentation of all bakery products.

Equipment and Facilities Management

• Monitor the cleanliness and proper use of bakery equipment, refrigerators, freezers and workstations.

Food Safety and Hygiene

• Follow food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards throughout the preparation and baking process.

Collaboration

• Support the Chef de Partie and senior chefs in daily production requirements while minimising food waste.
• Work closely with the culinary team to ensure bakery items are prepared on time for the resort's various dining outlets and operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Vocational Certificate in Culinary Arts, Bakery or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Previous experience in a professional bakery, preferably within a hotel, resort or high-volume kitchen.
• Basic knowledge of bread-making techniques, dough preparation, proofing and baking processes.
• Familiarity with bakery equipment, ingredients and food safety practices.

Skills & Competencies

• Willingness to learn, develop new skills and follow instructions from senior chefs.
• Good teamwork, communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, including weekends, holidays and flexible shifts.
• Positive attitude, attention to detail and a genuine passion for baking.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including full uniform, room discounts and training.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
• myWellbeing framework commitment to supporting wellbeing in health, lifestyle, and workplace.