Job description

As Commis Baker, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and ensure full knowledge and active participation of all our brand initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities 
As Commis Baker, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation in the following: 
• Checks production schedule to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake.
• Measures and mixes ingredients to form dough or batter.
• Rolls, cuts, and shapes dough to form rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, and related products. Cuts, peels, and prepares fruit for fillings.
• Places dough in pans, molds, or on sheets and bake in oven. Observes products while cooking and adjusts controls.
• Mixes icings and other toppings and decorate cakes, pastries, and other baked goods.
• Uses a variety of kitchen tools, including electric mixers, pans, rolling pins, and cutting tools.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules and guidelines.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Has a complete understanding of, and adheres to the company’s policy relating to fire, hygiene and safety.
• Works in any section of the kitchen when necessary, due to business levels or colleague shortages.
• Fully understands the team goals and objectives, ensuring that the maximum is done to achieve the targets.
• Be present throughout service.
• Has a good knowledge of menus. 
• Maintains at all times the highest standard of social skills.
• Reports any maintenances faults following the required steps.
• Maintains efficient administration within the department preparing and submitting operational reports on time. 
• Ensure all equipment and working area are kept clean and in good working condition. 
• Attend meetings and training as required by supervisors.
• Upkeep Six Senses guidelines and standards of service and operation. My performance benchmarks are maintained and exceeded.
• Strictly adhere to LQA standards and guest comments.
• Perform any additional tasks given to me by supervisor/management.
 

Qualifications
To execute the position of Commis Baker, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 1-3 years kitchen experience in a full-service outlet or similar setting. Hospitality diploma/degree from a recognized hospitality school is preferred.
• Knowledge of the use of broiler equipment and understanding of meat and fish cookery, proficient knife skills and understand farm to table concept.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• I have an excellent command of written and spoken English, and I am able to live in a remote location for extended periods of time on single status.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Commis Baker at Six Senses Zighy Bay. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent in the position.

Six Senses Zighy Bay is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.