Job Summary

Lfassia Moroccan Restaurant is looking for an experienced Baker specializing in traditional Moroccan breads, msemen, harcha, and Moroccan bakery products.

The ideal candidate must have excellent dough preparation and shaping skills, ensure consistent product quality, and work efficiently while maintaining high hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

1.. Moroccan Bread & Bakery Preparation

• Prepare traditional Moroccan breads, including khobz, batbout, and other Moroccan bread varieties.
• Prepare msemen, meloui, harcha, and other traditional Moroccan bakery products.
• Prepare dough from scratch, including mixing, kneading, resting, shaping, and cooking.
• Ensure correct dough texture, thickness, size, and consistency.
• Prepare both plain and stuffed msemen according to restaurant standards
• Maintain authentic Moroccan taste and traditional preparation techniques.

2. Product Quality & Consistency

• Ensure consistent taste, texture, size, weight, and appearance.
• Maintain proper cooking temperatures and preparation techniques.
• Ensure products are fresh and meet Lfassia’s quality standards.
• Minimize rejected or poorly prepared products.

Food Cost & Waste Control

• Measure ingredients accurately according to approved recipes.
• Control flour, semolina, butter, oil, and other ingredient usage.
• Minimize dough waste, overproduction, and spoilage.
• Follow portion sizes and standard product weights.
• Properly store and label all prepared and frozen products.

Hygiene & Food Safety

• Maintain cleanliness of the bakery preparation area, equipment, and utensils.
• Follow Dubai Municipality food safety standards.
• Ensure proper food handling, cooling, freezing, and storage.
• Clean and maintain mixers, dough preparation surfaces, ovens, and cooking equipment.
• Follow personal hygiene and kitchen safety procedures.

Teamwork & Kitchen Support

• Coordinate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Follow daily production schedules and management instructions.
• Report ingredient shortages and equipment issues.
• Support the development of new Moroccan bakery products.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a Moroccan Baker or Msemen Maker.
• Strong experience preparing msemen, meloui, harcha, batbout, and Moroccan bread.
• Excellent dough kneading, shaping, folding, and cooking skills.
• Ability to produce consistent quantities and quality.
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen hygiene and food safety.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Experience in UAE restaurants is an advantage.

Key Performance Expectations

• Consistent bakery product quality and portion sizes.
• Timely completion of daily production.
• Minimal ingredient waste and production losses.
• High hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Efficient preparation during peak hours.

Practical Cooking Trial

Shortlisted candidates will be required to demonstrate their ability to prepare traditional Moroccan msemen, meloui, harcha, and khobz, with evaluation based on taste, texture, consistency, speed, and dough handling.

To Apply: Please send your CV, relevant experience, and availability for a practical trial.