Junior Baker

Dawal Corporate Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A new cafe in Petaling Jaya is seeking passionate individuals to join their founding team. Candidates will prepare desserts and manage kitchen duties while ensuring high hygiene standards. Malaysian citizens with SPM qualifications are encouraged to apply. Prior experience in bakery operations is beneficial, but not mandatory. Both full-time and part-time positions are available, offering competitive pay based on experience and other benefits, including staff meals and contributions to EPF, SOCSO, and EIS.

Benefits

Staff meal provided

EPF, SOCSO and EIS contribution

Training and career growth opportunities

Annual and Medical Leaves (for Full Time)

Performance-based Bonuses (for Full Time)

Qualifications

• Malaysian citizen preferred with SPM qualification.
• Experience in cafe or bakery operations is advantageous.
• Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Prepare desserts and manage mise en place.
• Assist in menu development and food tasting.
• Conduct daily cleaning and ensure kitchen hygiene.

Skills

Culinary interest

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

SPM qualification or equivalent

Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts or Pâtisserie Arts

Job description

Overview

We are an upcoming cafe in Petaling Jaya, dedicated to serving handcrafted coffee, quality food and freshly baked pastries – made with care, sustainability, and quality in mind. We believe in creating a warm and inspiring work culture where passion and teamwork shines through every cup and plate we serve. We are now hiring our founding team to join us in building something special from the ground up. If you’re passionate, hardworking, and take pride in your craft – we’d love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage the mise en place for all dessert items.
• Prepare bakery ingredients such as bread dough, pastry dough, fillings, and more.
• Follow recipes, portion control, and presentation guidelines.
• Assist in menu development and food tasting when required.
• Assist team members and the pastry chef as needed.
• Assemble and display desserts in the dessert showcase.
• Regularly check and document chiller and freezer temperatures to ensure food safety.
• Conduct daily and weekly cleaning, ensuring kitchen hygiene, organization, and food safety standards are met at all times.
• Monitor stock levels of desserts in the showcase and replenish as necessary.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure that they are sufficient to meet operational needs, and inform supervisors for ordering needs.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the pastry chef or supervisor.

Requirements

• Malaysian with at least an SPM qualification or equivalent.
• Applicants with prior experience in cafe/bakery or bakery operations will have advantage, but not mandatory.
• Applicants with Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts or Pâtisserie Arts or equivalent, and/or experience with Pâtisserie, and/or experience in food production will have advantage.
• Training will be provided.
• Looking for candidates with genuine interest in culinary and a passion for the F&B industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to converse well in both English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Cheerful, energetic and hardworking. Good attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently.
• Flexible to work on shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Full Time and Part Time positions available
• Full Time salary depending on experience.
• Part Time : RM 10.00 - RM 12.00 per hour
• Staff meal provided
• EPF, SOCSO and EIS contribution
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Annual and Medical Leaves (applicable for Full Time staff only)
• Performance-based Bonuses (applicable for Full Time staff only)

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