Job description

Doobak Baklava & Sweets, located in JVC, Dubai, is looking for an experienced Dry Sweets and Traditional Pastry Chef to join its production team.

Experience in preparing baklava will be considered a strong advantage, but it is not a mandatory requirement.

Requirements

• Proven professional experience in preparing dry sweets and traditional pastries
• Strong knowledge of dough preparation, fillings, nuts and different baking techniques
• Ability to produce products with consistent taste, texture, weight and appearance
• Experience in high-volume production within a bakery or pastry kitchen
• Ability to inspect raw materials and maintain final product quality
• Good knowledge of ingredient management and waste reduction
• Full compliance with food hygiene and safety standards
• Organised, responsible, detail-oriented and committed to production schedules
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and guide junior staff
• Previous experience with a reputable bakery, pastry shop or confectionery brand is preferred
• Must currently be in Dubai or able to relocate and start working in Dubai

Hiring Priorities

• A strong portfolio of dry sweets and traditional pastries
• Experience in preparing different types of baklava
• Experience in high-volume pastry production
• Ability to develop new recipes and products suitable for the Dubai market

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare different types of dry sweets and traditional pastries according to company recipes
• Prepare doughs, fillings, nuts and other required ingredients
• Maintain consistent standards for taste, weight, size and appearance
• Manage preparation, baking and packaging processes
• Monitor product quality throughout all production stages
• Use ingredients efficiently and minimise waste
• Support the development of new products
• Prepare baklava when relevant experience and skills are available

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit:

• Updated CV
• Total years of relevant experience
• Photos or videos of previous dry sweets and traditional pastry work
• Baklava portfolio, if available
• Names of previous bakeries or companies
• Current location and visa status
• Earliest possible joining date

Work Location: JVC, Dubai

Please note: Only candidates with relevant professional experience and a suitable portfolio will be considered.

Skills

• Prepare different types of dry sweets and traditional pastries according to company recipes
• Prepare doughs, fillings, nuts and other required ingredients
• Maintain consistent standards for taste, weight, size and appearance
• Manage preparation, baking and packaging processes