Cookie Maker

Job Summary:

Responsible for preparing, baking, decorating, and presenting a variety of cookies, traditional Arabic sweets, and pastries while maintaining consistent quality, taste, appearance, and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of cookies, Maamoul, Arabic pastries, and traditional sweets according to standard recipes.
• Prepare and handle dough, fillings, batters, creams, nuts, dates, and other ingredients.
• Produce consistent quantities while maintaining the required quality, taste, texture, and presentation.
• Shape, decorate, and finish cookies and Arabic pastries according to established standards.
• Ensure proper portioning, weighing, baking temperatures, and cooking times.
• Prepare products for daily display, orders, events, and special occasions.
• Monitor the freshness and quality of raw materials and finished products.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry production area, equipment, and utensils.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and HACCP requirements at all times.
• Properly store ingredients and finished products according to food safety requirements.
• Minimize food waste and ensure efficient use of ingredients.
• Assist with developing or introducing new cookie and Arabic pastry varieties when required.
• Coordinate with the kitchen/pastry team to ensure production requirements are met.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chef or Kitchen Manager.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cookie Maker, Arabic Pastry Maker, Pastry Cook, or similar role.
• Can work at night shift
• Good knowledge of traditional Arabic sweets and pastries, particularly Maamoul and date/nut-filled products.
• Knowledge of baking techniques, dough preparation, fillings, shaping, and decoration.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to maintain consistent quality and presentation.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Good attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Team player with a positive and professional attitude.

Work Location: In person