We are looking for a creative, skilled, and passionate Pastry & Bakery Staff for our pastry operations. The ideal candidate has strong technical pastry skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to develop high-quality pastry products while maintaining consistency and excellent presentation standards.
Qualifications :
- Minimum vocational education (SMK Tata Boga) or equivalent in Culinary Arts, Pastry, or Bakery.
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in pastry or bakery production, preferably in a restaurant, café, or hospitality establishment.
- Able to follow recipes, standard measurements, production schedules, and portioning guidelines accurately.
- Familiar with food safety, personal hygiene, sanitation, and proper food storage procedures.
- Able to operate basic pastry and bakery equipment safely, including ovens, mixers, and food preparation tools.
- Demonstrates attention to detail and consistency in product quality, cleanliness, and presentation.
- Able to work efficiently under pressure and meet daily production deadlines.
- Good teamwork, communication, discipline, and willingness to learn.
- Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays according to operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
A. Pastry & Bakery Production
- Prepare and produce pastries, bakery items, cakes, desserts, and other assigned products according to restaurant recipes and standards.
- Execute daily production plans according to required quantities and timelines.
- Maintain consistency in taste, texture, portion size, quality, and presentation.
- Assist with preparation, finishing, decoration, and plating as required.
B. Product Quality Control
- Check product quality, freshness, appearance, and consistency before service or distribution.
- Ensure products meet established recipes, specifications, and presentation standards.
- Report defective products, production issues, and ingredient quality concerns to the supervisor.
C. Inventory & Ingredient Management
- Assist with checking, receiving, labeling, and storing ingredients and finished products.
- Apply FIFO (First In, First Out) and FEFO (First Expired, First Out) procedures.
- Monitor ingredient usage, minimize waste, and report low stock before it affects production.
- Ensure proper storage temperatures and shelf-life controls.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations, equipment, utensils, and storage areas.
- Comply with food safety, personal hygiene, and allergen-handling procedures.
- Follow appropriate cooling, labeling, storage, and handling procedures to prevent contamination.
E. Equipment & Workstation Maintenance
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and according to established procedures.
- Clean equipment after use and report damage, malfunction, or maintenance needs.
- Keep the workstation organized, clean, and ready for the next production cycle.
F. Teamwork & Reporting
- Coordinate with the Demi Chef, Chef de Partie, and other kitchen team members to support smooth operations.
- Assist with menu trials, new product development, and seasonal or promotional items when assigned.
- Complete production, stock, and waste records accurately.
- Perform other reasonable duties related to pastry and bakery operations as assigned by the supervisor.