Chef de Partie / Demi Chef / Commis Cook (Pastry)

PAUL Bakery Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff & family dining discount up to 5

Insurance and medical coverage

Job summary

PAUL Malaysia is seeking an experienced Pastry Supervisor to support our Pastry Chef in delivering signature French pastries with consistency and quality. You will lead a team in a high-volume, fast-paced environment at a premier Pavilion Bukit Bintang location, ensuring food safety and adherence to PAUL’s brand standards.

The role requires 1–2 years in pastry/bakery ops, a culinary qualification (preferred), and the ability to work flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Open to Local Malaysian candidates only.
• Formal culinary or pastry qualification is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of pastry techniques, baking processes, and food safety standards.
• Proven ability to supervise and motivate a small team.
• Able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing daily pastry production, ensuring items meet PAUL's recipes, presentation, and quality benchmarks.
• Ensure consistency in taste, texture, portioning, and finishing of all pastry items.
• Monitor stock levels, ingredient usage, and minimize wastage through proper planning and control.
• Support Pastry Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and workflow.
• Supervise pastry team members, including commis and trainees, ensuring discipline, teamwork, and efficiency.
• Lead pastry station during the Pastry Chef's absence.
• Perform in a high-paced, high-sales environment while maintaining quality and standards.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation SOPs in line with policy and Malaysian regulations.
• Uphold cleanliness, personal hygiene, and kitchen safety standards.
• Support internal audits, inspections, and corrective actions.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Team supervision

Food safety standards

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary pastry qualification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

The Team supports the Pastry Chef in delivering PAUL’s signature French pastries with consistency, quality, and excellence. This role plays a key leadership function in daily pastry operations, team supervision, food safety compliance, and continuous improvement—while upholding PAUL’s brand standards and culinary integrity in a high-volume, high-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Pastry Production & Quality Control

Assist in overseeing daily pastry production, ensuring all items meet PAUL’s recipes, presentation standards, and quality benchmarks

Ensure consistency in taste, texture, portioning, and finishing of all pastry and bakery items

Monitor stock levels, ingredient usage, and minimize wastage through proper planning and control

Kitchen Operations & Supervision

Support the Pastry Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and workflow

Supervise and guide pastry team members, including commis and trainees, ensuring discipline, teamwork, and efficiency

Step in to lead the pastry station during the absence of the Pastry Chef

Perform effectively in a high-paced, high-sales environment while maintaining quality and standards

Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation SOPs in line with company policy and Malaysian regulations

Uphold cleanliness, personal hygiene, and kitchen safety standards at all times

Support internal audits, inspections, and implementation of corrective actions

Requirements & Qualifications

Eligibility: Open to Local Malaysian candidates only

Minimum 1–2 years of experience in pastry or bakery operations, preferably in a hotel, café, or premium F&B environment

Formal culinary or pastry qualification is an added advantage

Strong understanding of pastry techniques, baking processes, and food safety standards

Proven ability to supervise and motivate a small team

Able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays

Able to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment

Strong attention to detail and quality-driven mindset

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Leadership potential with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach

Responsible, disciplined, and performance-focused

Staff & family dining discount of up to 50%

Insurance and medical coverage

Clear opportunity for career progression within PAUL Malaysia

Why Join PAUL Malaysia

Be part of an internationally recognized French bakery brand

Work in a premium flagship location at Pavilion Bukit Bintang

Gain exposure to high-volume operations and professional culinary standards

Supportive environment that values craftsmanship, discipline, and long-term growth