Chef (Bakery)

Job Title: Bakery Chef
Department: Bakery Production
Experience Required: 3–5 years of experience in bakery production.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Bakery Chef with hands-on expertise in preparing and producing Chinese bakery products. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of traditional Chinese bakery recipes, dough preparation, fillings, baking techniques, and large-scale production processes while maintaining consistent product quality and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce a variety of Chinese bakery products, including Chinese buns, pineapple buns, egg tarts, mooncakes, Chinese pastries, cocktail buns, and other traditional bakery items.
• Prepare different types of dough, batters, creams, fillings, and toppings according to recipes and product specifications.
• Handle proofing, shaping, moulding, baking, and finishing of Chinese bakery products.
• Develop and maintain consistent taste, texture, appearance, and quality across all products.
• Manage bulk bakery production and ensure timely completion of daily production targets.
• Monitor oven temperatures, baking times, fermentation, and other production parameters.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and usage of raw materials and ingredients.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and quality control standards.
• Minimize ingredient wastage and maintain efficient use of raw materials.
• Assist in developing new Chinese bakery products and improving existing recipes.
• Coordinate with production helpers, packing operators, and supervisors to ensure smooth workflow.
• Maintain production records and ensure equipment and workstations are clean and properly maintained.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of relevant experience as a Chinese Bakery Chef or Chinese Bakery Production Chef.
• Proven hands-on experience producing traditional Chinese bakery products.
• Strong knowledge of Chinese bakery doughs, fillings, pastry techniques, and baking processes.
• Experience in bulk production or commercial bakery operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, quality control, and ingredient handling.
• Ability to manage production schedules and maintain consistent product quality.
• Good teamwork, time management, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work shifts and meet production deadlines.

Education

• Professional bakery training or a relevant culinary qualification is preferred.

Reporting To

Bakery Production Supervisor / Production Manager

Application Question(s):

• Do you have expereince in chinese bakery products?

Work Location: In person