Pastry & Bakery Chef

Oversee all aspects of pastry production, including menu development, ingredient ordering, and staff training
- Create new and innovative desserts that are both visually appealing and delicious, while also staying within budget constraints
- Ensure that all recipes are followed correctly and consistently, and that finished products meet high standards of quality
- Train and supervise pastry chefs and other kitchen staff, ensuring that they are adhering to health and safety regulations
- Manage inventory and food costs, placing orders as necessary to maintain adequate supplies
- Develop and implement systems and procedures to streamline workflow and increase productivity
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, and ensure that all kitchen equipment is properly sanitized
- Perform regular cost analysis to identify opportunities for waste reduction
- Develop new pastry recipes that align with the seasonal themes, market trends, organizational needs, costing and brand identity.
- Improve existing pastry products by refining recipes, enhancing flavors, and optimizing central pastry kitchen production processes. He/she must establish product specifications and documentations.
- Conduct market research to identify consumer preferences, trends, and competitors offerings.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including directors, marketing and sales department, to ensure alignment and successful product launches.
- Manage and oversee the entire R&D Pastry process, spanning from ideation and recipe creation to testing, scaling, and implementation, with a particular focus on ensuring compatibility with central kitchen production capabilities.
- Ensure that all pastry products meet quality standards, food safety regulations, and cost targets.
- Stay updated on industry developments, new ingredients, and culinary techniques to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
- Mentor and train junior pastry chefs and kitchen staff on R&D best practices and techniques.
- Manage the R&D process of ideation and implementation of retail products, including consumer packaged goods (CPG) and frozen items.
- Conduct food tasting and sensory evaluation with directors, Head Of Department and relevant departments.

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Free parking
- Maternity leave
- Meal allowance
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development

Schedule:

- Early shift
- Rotational shift
- Weekend jobs

Required Skills and Qualifications
- Proven experience as a pastry chef
- Exceptional culinary skills with a focus on desserts, pastries, and breads
- Strong understanding of food safety standards and sanitation regulations
- Ability to work long hours, often under pressure and tight deadlines
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Creativity and innovation

**Salary**: From RM7,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Maternity leave
- Opportunities for promotion
- Parental leave
- Professional development

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend jobs

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus