COMMIS PASTRY CHEF

The Inside Scoop Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inside Scoop Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking a passionate Commis Pastry Chef to join our team. You will work closely with our pastry chefs to bake and prepare high-quality desserts and pastry items, learning and growing your skills while upholding our customers' high standards.

You will handle baking, prep, and proper kitchen hygiene, support senior chefs, manage mise en place, and adapt to shifts, weekends, and holidays. A genuine passion for pastry and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Background requires culinary/pastry training or equivalent practical kitchen experience.
• Strong basic baking knowledge and attention to detail are essential.
• Team-oriented mindset with a genuine passion for pastry-making and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Bake and prep pastries, desserts, doughs, batters, and fillings according to recipes.
• Assist senior chefs with mise en place and ensure timely delivery of items.
• Maintain a clean workspace and follow food safety and hygiene standards.
• Monitor ingredient stock levels and operate/clean kitchen equipment safely.

Skills

Basic baking knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Culinary/pastry training OR equivalent practical kitchen experience

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a passionate Commis Pastry Chef to join our team! In this role, you will work closely with our experienced pastry chefs to bake and prepare high-quality desserts and pastry items. This is a great opportunity to learn, grow your skills, and help us maintain the high standards our customers love.

Key responsibilities

Baking & Prep: Prepare and assemble pastries, desserts, doughs, batters, and fillings according to recipes.

Kitchen Duties: Help senior chefs with mise en place (prep work) and ensure timely delivery of items.

Cleanliness & Safety: Maintain a clean workspace and strictly follow food safety and hygiene standards.

Inventory & Care: Monitor ingredient stock levels and safely operate/clean kitchen equipment.

What we're looking for

Background:

Culinary/pastry training OR equivalent practical kitchen experience.

Skills:

Strong basic baking knowledge, great attention to detail, and good time management.

Mindset:

A genuine passion for pastry-making, a team-player attitude, and an eagerness to learn.

Requirements:

Physical stamina (standing for long periods, lifting moderate weights) and flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Edmund and Shiew Li weren't just passionate; they were also determined. While they boasted years of ice cream-eating experience (and some impressive home-churning skills!), they lacked formal culinary training. Undeterred, Shiew Li enrolled in Gelato University, Italy, to delve deeper into the science behind crafting the perfect scoop. This dedication to quality and continuous learning continues to be the cornerstone of Inside Scoop.

Edmund and Shiew Li weren't just passionate; they were also determined. While they boasted years of ice cream-eating experience (and some impressive home-churning skills!), they lacked formal culinary training. Undeterred, Shiew Li enrolled in Gelato University, Italy, to delve deeper into the science behind crafting the perfect scoop. This dedication to quality and continuous learning continues to be the cornerstone of Inside Scoop.

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