Pastry Assistant: Creative Cake Decorator in KL Bakery

Suanson Specialty Cakes; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Travelling & Meal allowance

PA insurance

Free PA

Job summary

Suanson Specialty Cakes in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Pastry Assistant (Bakery) to join our full-time team in Bangsar. You will support production of high-quality cakes and pastries, working alongside pastry chefs in a small team to develop skills and craftsmanship.

Responsibilities include prep, baking support, decoration, layering, hygiene, stock handling, and collaboration with front-of-house to ensure orders meet quality standards. Diploma in Pastry Arts is required; 2 years experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pastry Arts or equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience preferred, but not essential.
• Knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients and their properties.
• Strong food safety and hygiene practices relevant to bakery operations.
• Ability to follow recipes precisely and maintain consistency in quality.
• Excellent attention to detail with visually appealing results.
• Physical stamina for a warm, fast-paced kitchen.
• Creative mindset with passion for baking and decoration.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, mixing and portioning of cake batters, doughs and fillings according to recipes.
• Support baking process, monitor oven temperatures and ensure products are baked to perfection.
• Decorate cakes and pastries with buttercream, icing, chocolate ganache, and other methods.
• Prepare and assemble cake layers, fillings and toppings to meet quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of pastry kitchen and equipment.
• Receive and store ingredients, monitor stock levels and report shortages.
• Assist development and testing of new pastry recipes and designs.
• Support packaging and presentation for delivery and retail.
• Follow food safety protocols at all times.
• Communicate with front-of-house regarding orders and customer feedback to improve craft.

Skills

Baking techniques

Food safety

Cake decorating

Recipe following

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Creativity

Stamina

Education

Diploma in Pastry Arts or equivalent

Job description

Suanson Specialty Cakes in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Pastry Assistant (Bakery) to join our full-time team in Bangsar. You will support production of high-quality cakes and pastries, working alongside pastry chefs in a small team to develop skills and craftsmanship.

Responsibilities include prep, baking support, decoration, layering, hygiene, stock handling, and collaboration with front-of-house to ensure orders meet quality standards. Diploma in Pastry Arts is required; 2 years experience preferred.