Bakery jobs in Dubai

ABOUT COCCINELLE

At Coccinelle, we bring the authentic European supermarket experience to the United Arab Emirates, offering carefully selected premium products, exceptional freshness, and outstanding customer service. As the exclusive representative of the Coccinelle brand in the UAE, we combine European retail standards with local excellence to deliver a unique shopping experience built on quality, freshness, and professionalism.

ROLE PURPOSE

As a Bakery Associate, you will be responsible for preparing, baking, displaying, and packaging bakery products while maintaining the highest standards of quality, freshness, food safety, and customer service. You will play a key role in ensuring that the bakery department operates efficiently, products are presented professionally, inventory is managed accurately, and customers enjoy a premium European bakery experience within our supermarket.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow all food safety, HACCP, hygiene, sanitation, and municipality regulations.

Monitor stock levels and promptly report low inventory or replenishment needs.

Rotate stock using FIFO principles to minimise waste and ensure product freshness.

Assist in inventory counts, stock audits, and department inspections when required.

Support promotional activities, seasonal displays, special offers, and merchandising initiatives.

Display bakery products attractively while maintaining premium merchandising standards.

Properly label, price, package, and store bakery products in accordance with company procedures.

Prepare, bake, decorate, package, and replenish bakery products according to company standards.

Ensure all bakery products meet company quality, freshness, presentation, and food safety requirements.

Minimise product waste by following proper preparation, storage, baking, and handling procedures.

Inspect ingredients and bakery supplies to ensure quality, freshness, and compliance with product specifications.

Respond professionally to customer inquiries, special requests, custom orders, and product availability questions.

Maintain accurate records of production, waste, damaged products, stock movement, and daily department activities.

Report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, product quality issues, or operational problems immediately.

Operate bakery equipment, mixers, ovens, slicers, proofers, weighing scales, and other bakery tools safely and professionally.

Operate bakery equipment, mixers, ovens, slicers, proofers, weighing scales, and other bakery tools safely and professionally.

Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the bakery section, equipment, tools, ovens, workstations, and preparation areas at all times.

Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, food handling procedures, and operational standards.

Maintain confidentiality regarding company operations, suppliers, pricing, purchasing information, recipes, and internal business matters.

Maintain confidentiality regarding company operations, suppliers, pricing, purchasing information, recipes, and internal business matters.

Assist customers by providing product recommendations, ingredient information, serving suggestions, and excellent customer service.

Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, receiving, and supermarket departments regarding stock availability and product requirements.

Support urgent operational requirements, special customer orders, festive seasons, promotional events, and management requests whenever needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional appearance, attitude, and conduct.

Good communication and customer service skills.

Ability to communicate clearly in English is required.

Ability to operate bakery equipment safely and efficiently.

Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.

Arabic language skills or additional languages are an advantage.

Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality standards.

Ability to identify bakery products, ingredients, and quality standards.

Ability to maintain cleanliness and organised work areas throughout the shift.

Good understanding of stock rotation, inventory control, and waste reduction.

Ability to assist customers professionally with product selection and special requests.

Strong knowledge of bakery preparation, baking techniques, and product presentation.

Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Bakery Associate, Baker, Pastry Assistant, Bakery Production Staff, or similar role.

Experience in premium supermarkets, European supermarkets, luxury grocery stores, bakeries, cafés, hotels, or restaurants is preferred.

Knowledge of HACCP, municipality food safety regulations, personal hygiene standards, and sanitation procedures is preferred.

Good knowledge of baking processes, ingredient handling, packaging standards, merchandising, storage temperatures, inventory management, food preparation, and customer service best practices.

WORK CONDITIONS

Full-time position based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

May require lifting, carrying, and handling bakery ingredients, trays, and equipment.

May require standing for extended periods while preparing and serving bakery products.

Rotational shifts, weekends, and public holiday work may be required based on business needs.

Supermarket-based role with daily bakery preparation and customer service responsibilities.

May require extended working hours during promotions, festive seasons, inventory counts, or operational requirements.

Regular use of ovens, mixers, proofers, slicers, weighing scales, refrigeration equipment, packaging machines, and cleaning equipment.

Continuous coordination with supermarket management, warehouse teams, purchasing department, receiving teams, quality control staff, and other operational departments.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Continuous learning and development opportunities.

Professional, supportive, and collaborative work culture.

Exposure to premium European supermarket operations and international retail standards.

Opportunity to grow within a dynamic and expanding premium supermarket organization.

Pay: AED2,300.00 - AED3,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person