About this role
We are looking for a skilled and motivated **Confectioner / Pastry Chef** to prepare a wide variety of pastries, desserts, and confectionery products. The position focuses especially on preparing **traditional Middle Eastern pastries and desserts**, including **baklava, kunafa/knafeh, maamoul, basbousa**, and other similar products. Main duties include: - Preparing Middle Eastern pastries and sweets from start to finish - Making baklava, kunafa, and other specialty products - Preparing doughs, fillings, syrups, creams, and decorations - Preparing and decorating cakes, pastries, and other confectionery products - Ensuring consistent product quality, taste, and presentation - Proper handling and storage of ingredients - Maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards in the work area The applicant must have **either previous work experience in preparing Middle Eastern pastries and confectionery products or a certificate/diploma from a relevant specialized course or training programme** demonstrating sufficient professional skills in the preparation of these products. The applicant should be able to independently prepare products such as baklava, kunafa/knafeh, and other similar Middle Eastern bakery and confectionery products.