Demi Chef Pastry

IHG Hotels & Resorts; George Town; On-site; MYR 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Penang, Malaysia invites a Pastry Commis to assist in preparing pastries, desserts, breads, and baked items, participate in pre-opening activities, and maintain HACCP and hygiene standards. The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate recipe execution, fast-paced operations, and collaboration with Engineering, Stewarding, and Hygiene to uphold IHG standards and guest satisfaction.

You will support cost control and inventory, assist in daily mise en place, and help develop

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Pastry, Baking, or Culinary Arts.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a professional pastry or bakery environment.
• Pre-opening or international hotel experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and producing pastries, desserts, breads, and baked items according to standardized recipes.
• Support daily mise en place and service for all pastry requirements.
• Participate in pre-opening activities including pastry kitchen setup, cleaning, and trial runs.
• Assist in supervising and guiding Commis Pastry when assigned.
• Ensure compliance with IHG standards, HACCP, LQA, and local health regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and hygiene of the pastry section.
• Support portion control, waste reduction, and basic inventory management.
• Follow safe work practices and report equipment or safety issues.

Skills

Good pastry and baking skills

Knowledge of food safety and hygiene

Ability to follow recipes accurately

Good teamwork

Time management

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Pastry, Baking, or Culinary Arts

Job description

Your day to day

• Assist in preparing and producing pastries, desserts, breads, and baked items according to standardized recipes.
• Support daily mise en place and service for all pastry requirements.
• Participate in pre-opening activities including pastry kitchen setup, cleaning, and trial runs.
• Assist in supervising and guiding Commis Pastry when assigned.
• Ensure compliance with IHG standards, HACCP, LQA, and local health regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and hygiene of the pastry section.
• Support portion control, waste reduction, and basic inventory management.
• Follow safe work practices and report equipment or safety issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and producing pastries, desserts, breads, and baked items according to standardized recipes.
• Support daily mise en place and service for all pastry requirements.
• Participate in pre-opening activities including pastry kitchen setup, cleaning, and trial runs.
• Assist in supervising and guiding Commis Pastry when assigned.
• Ensure compliance with IHG standards, HACCP, LQA, and local health regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and hygiene of the pastry section.
• Support portion control, waste reduction, and basic inventory management.
• Follow safe work practices and report equipment or safety issues.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Pastry, Baking, or Culinary Arts.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a professional pastry or bakery environment.
• Pre-opening or international hotel experience is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Good pastry and baking skills
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to follow recipes accurately
• Good teamwork and time-management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain your department's consistency through the continuous improvement of the quality of raw and processed ingredients, as well as all relevant costs and expenses.
• To collaborate directly with all support departments—Engineering, Stewarding, and Hygiene—regarding the maintenance of the hotel's Fire Life Safety Program, equipment upkeep, and Hygiene Program to meet the highest IHG standards.
• Actively contribute to the IHG Hotels Food Library and hold regular masterclasses within the team to continuously enhance quality.
• Daily, weekly, and monthly planning with your team while delegating skill-based tasks to the appropriate team members.
• To run a cost-effective operation, maximizing product quality and profitability while upholding IHG standards and food philosophy.
• Establish unique seasonal identities for the food and ensure that these offerings fulfill our IHG Guests' needs.
• Ensures customer satisfaction in accordance with the InterContinental Distinction Service Behaviors, the Strategic Brand Pillars, and the relevant service standards of the IHG Brand.
• He must ensure that all food offerings at the resort are the most attractive and flavorful possible so that we consistently provide the highest quality food to our guests.
• I personally meet with potential event guests for menu planning and discussions. I interact with IHG guests daily in outlets and create meaningful relationships.
• Personally, I monitor and follow through on VIP guests' and special dietary requirements.