Commis Baker

Plantation Island Resort is seeking a skilled and passionate Commis Baker to join our culinary team. This role is responsible for preparing, baking, and presenting a variety of fresh breads, pastries, desserts, and other baked goods in accordance with established recipes, quality standards, and food safety requirements.

The successful candidate will have strong baking skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing high-quality products consistently. Working closely with the kitchen team, the Baker will help ensure guests enjoy fresh, appealing, and delicious baked goods while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, efficiency, and presentation.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Prepare and cook all bakery items such as breads, cakes, pies and pastries, ensuring enough quantities are cooked to provide a consistent supply of items and of a good quality throughout all dining outlets

·        Taste test all items to ensure flavor is correct and appealing prior to serving

·        To ensure the daily production of the Pastry/Bakery range is in accordance with targets and schedules set by the Executive Chef/ Pastry Chef

·        To ensure compliance with Food Safety/ Health & Safety regulations within food preparation area throughout the kitchen

·        Undertake the weekly/ monthly stock-take of bakery provisions, reporting results to the Pastry Chef /Executive Chef

·        Liaise with suppliers as requested by Pastry Chef / Executive Chef, to ensure consistency of supply and quality

·        Escalate product quality or supply issues to the Executive Chef

·        Prepare stores requisitions and receive and store kitchen stock orders following correct storage procedures

·        Work systematically, keeping the workplace and equipment neat and clean and maintaining a consistently high standard of customer service and cleanliness within the kitchen, in accordance with kitchen and food hygiene standards

·        Minimise food wastage by following recipe specifications

·        Report any equipment break-down or damage to kitchen management immediately

·        Report potentially or actually unsafe/hazardous conditions or equipment to kitchen management

·        Ensure all food ingredients and items are wrapped, labeled and dated accordingly

·        Ensure all food items are stored correctly to maintain food hygiene and maximum life of items 

·        Ensure proper rotation and handling of perishable food, following FIFO principle

·        Any other reasonable task as requested by your manager

About You:

·        Completed Certificate III in Cookery from a recognised tertiary institution

·        Preferably have pastry or bakery qualifications/training

·        Minimum 2 years’ experience in a mid to large size hotel or resort environment, preferably with multiple dining outlets

·        Demonstrated understanding of Food hygiene and safety principles

·        Basic understanding of food costings

·        Ability to train and coach trainee and commis chefs

·        A passion for cooking and interest in international cuisine styles and trends

·        Attention to detail and good team player

Why You’ll Love It Here:

·        Competitive salary package.

·        On-site accommodation & meals.

·        Work in tropical paradise every day.

·        Career growth within one of Fiji’s most respected hotel groups.

Apply Now:

Send your CV + Cover Letter to hr@raffehotels.com and show us how you’ll help shape the future of our island resort.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application closes on: 26 June 2026