Junior Pastry Chef

Job Title: Junior Pastry Chef

Department: Kitchen / Bakery Operations

Location: Kepong, Kuala Lumpur

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Junior Pastry Chef to join our kitchen team. You will assist in preparing, baking, and decorating a variety of high-quality pastries, cakes, and breads to supply our cafe outlets and central bakery operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Production & Baking: Assist in the daily preparation, baking, and finishing of cakes, pastries, breads, and desserts according to standard recipes.
• Quality & Freshness Control: Ensure high standards of food quality, taste, texture, and visual presentation are maintained consistently.
• Kitchen Hygiene & Safety: Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized workstation, following food safety and hygiene (HACCP/SOP) guidelines at all times.
• Inventory & Stock Management: Help monitor raw material stock levels, check ingredient freshness, and assist with stock rotation and receiving.
• Collaboration: Work closely with kitchen staff, head bakers, and cafe teams to ensure smooth daily operations and timely product delivery.

Requirements

• Qualification: Certificate, Diploma in Pastry & Baking, Culinary Arts, or a related field.

• Experience: 1–2 years of hands-on experience in a commercial kitchen, bakery, or cafe environment. (Fresh graduates with a strong passion and relevant internship experience are welcome to apply).

• Skills:

  • Good foundational knowledge of baking techniques, measurements, and equipment handling.
  • Attention to detail in decorating and food presentation.

• Attributes: Hardworking, punctual, eager to learn, and able to work well in a fast-paced team environment.

• Flexibility: Willingness to work on shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required by operations.