Commi Bakery

**Job Title**: Bakery Chef - Turkish Cuisine

**Location**: Fujairah

**Position Type**: Full-Time

**Job Summary**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Turkish Bakery Specialties**: Prepare and bake a variety of traditional Turkish baked goods, including _simit_, _börek_, _pide_, _köy ekmeği_ (village bread), _baklava_, and other regional specialties.
- **Menu Development**: Work with the Head Chef and kitchen team to create new bakery items inspired by Turkish cuisine, incorporating seasonal ingredients and modern presentation techniques.
- **Quality Control**: Ensure that all bakery items meet the highest standards of quality, texture, and flavor. Maintain consistency in recipes and presentation.
- **Baking Techniques**: Utilize traditional Turkish baking methods and equipment, including wood-fired ovens, to create authentic flavors and textures.
- **Ingredient Management**: Select and source authentic Turkish ingredients (such as _yufka_ dough, _pekmez_, _sumac_, _feta_, and various herbs and spices) while ensuring that all items are prepared fresh daily.
- **Team Leadership**: Supervise and train junior bakery staff, ensuring they follow recipes, proper techniques, and health and safety standards.
- **Kitchen Hygiene & Safety**: Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety, including proper storage and handling of ingredients and bakery equipment.
- **Inventory Control**: Manage inventory levels, ensuring that bakery items and ingredients are sufficiently stocked and stored, minimizing waste and overstocking.
- **Customer Engagement**: Provide excellent service and engage with customers when necessary, explaining the unique elements of Turkish pastries and breads.

**Qualifications**:

- **Experience**: At least 1-3 years of experience working as a Bakery Chef, with a specific focus on Turkish baked goods and traditional pastry techniques.
- **Skills**:

- Expertise in Turkish baking methods, including knowledge of regional variations of bread, pastries, and sweets.
- Strong attention to detail in both flavor and presentation.
- Ability to lead and manage a bakery team effectively.
- **Education**: Culinary degree or relevant certification in baking or pastry arts is preferred.
- **Creativity**: Passion for experimenting with traditional Turkish recipes and modernizing them while maintaining authenticity.
- **Health & Safety**: Knowledge of kitchen hygiene, food safety standards, and proper handling of bakery equipment.
- **Personal Qualities**:

- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively.
- A deep appreciation for Turkish cuisine and culture.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Opportunity for professional growth and development.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment where your skills can shine.
- The chance to work with authentic ingredients and traditional techniques in a contemporary setting.

If you are a skilled **Bakery Chef** with a passion for Turkish cuisine and the art of baking, we would love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates the rich flavors and heritage of Turkish culinary traditions

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: AED2,500.00 - AED2,800.00 per month