Assistant Pastry Chef

2 days ago

Taman Bukit Maluri Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia PASTRY PRO SDN BHD Full time 45,000 - 90,000 per year

ROUTINE TASK GENERAL

Pastry Production

  • Prepare, bake, and finish daily pastries, cakes, cookies, and desserts.
  • Follow established recipes and production schedules.
  • Maintain consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.
  • Conduct daily quality checks on finished products.

HACCP & Food Safety

  • Maintain proper food handling, storage, and labeling.
  • Record chiller and freezer temperatures daily.
  • Ensure workstation hygiene and cleanliness.
  • Follow SOPs for sanitation and allergen control.

Inventory & Ordering

  • Monitor daily stock levels of ingredients and packaging.
  • Update stock usage records.
  • Prepare routine order lists for Pastry Chef's approval.
  • Check and receive supplier deliveries.

Equipment Handling

  • Operate kitchen equipment (mixers, ovens, proofer, chiller, etc.) safely.
  • Perform daily equipment cleaning and basic maintenance (e.g., wiping, lubricating, checking seals).
  • Ensure equipment is shut down and cleaned at end of day.

Team Management

  • Assign daily tasks to junior staff and helpers.
  • Oversee staff performance during production hours.
  • Conduct daily briefings and communicate production targets.
  • Ensure team follows hygiene and safety standards.

Operations Support

  • Keep workstations organized and clean.
  • Prepare production sheets and labels.
  • Assist in packing and dispatch preparations when required.

Menu Planning & Seasonal Items

  • Assist the Pastry Chef in planning seasonal menus (Christmas, CNY, Raya, etc.).
  • Review product performance and propose improvements.
  • Evaluate new ingredient options or substitutes.

Research & Development (R&D)

  • Conduct trials and test batches for new products.
  • Adjust recipes to improve cost, texture, stability, or yield.
  • Develop documentation for new recipes (BOM, methods, specs).
  • Support scaling up new products from test batch to production.

Advanced HACCP & Food Safety

  • Participate in monthly internal HACCP audits.
  • Update HACCP documentation when production processes change.
  • Assist in preparing for external audits or inspections.

Inventory Management & Cost Control

  • Perform monthly stock counts and reconcile discrepancies.
  • Evaluate ingredient usage and suggest cost-saving measures.
  • Work on reducing wastage and improving production efficiency.

Equipment Management

  • Assist in quarterly equipment calibration or servicing.
  • Coordinate with maintenance team for repairs or replacements.
  • Suggest upgrades or new equipment needed for R&D or efficiency.

Team Leadership & Training

  • Conduct training sessions for new staff on recipes, equipment use, HACCP, and SOPs.
  • Provide performance feedback and identify skills gaps.
  • Assist in onboarding new production team members.

Special Projects

  • Support large-scale orders or festive bulk production planning.
  • Assist in operational improvements (new workflow, layout changes).
  • Conduct shelf-life testing for new or improved products

JOB REQUIREMENT

  • Minimum 5-10 years of pastry experience, preferably in production kitchens, R&D, or high-volume environments.
  • Diploma or certification in Pastry/Baking/Culinary Arts preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of pastry preparation, baking techniques, menu planning, R&D, and kitchen equipment operation.
  • Understanding of HACCP and food safety compliance.
  • Experience in team supervision or kitchen leadership is preferred.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment and during peak seasons.
  • Computer knowledge for Microsoft Word & Excel

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