Pastry CDP/ Bakery CDP

Private Advertiser; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Malaysia is seeking a Pastry/Bakery Chef to lead bakery production, develop scale-ready recipes, and supervise a team in a manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on ensuring consistent product quality, food safety compliance, and efficient production while collaborating with R&D/QA for new product introductions and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking, Food Technology, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience as Pastry Chef/Baker in manufacturing or high-volume production settings.
• Strong knowledge of dough fermentation, baking science, pastries, laminated doughs, cakes and desserts.
• Familiar with industrial bakery equipment (mixers, ovens, sheeters, proofers).
• Understanding of HACCP, GMP, HALAL, and food safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Good leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in NPD/R&D or recipe standardization.
• Familiar with automation and production line settings.
• Ability to innovate new bakery products for seasonal or customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and oversee production of pastries, bread, and bakery products according to schedules.
• Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and appearance across batches.
• Oversee mixing, shaping, proofing, baking, cooling, and packaging processes.
• Work with machine operators to ensure correct settings for mixers, ovens, fillers, proofers, etc.
• Monitor wastage and optimise production efficiency.
• Develop, test, and standardize recipes for large-scale production.
• Adjust formulas to meet quality, cost, and manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D/QA to introduce new products or improve existing ones.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and comply with HACCP, GMP, HALAL.
• Monitor raw materials, dough consistency, baking temperatures, and shelf-life performance.
• Lead and supervise bakery assistants and production line workers; provide training on techniques and hygiene.
• Ensure proper shift delegation and productivity targets.
• Maintain cleanliness, calibration, and maintenance of bakery machinery; report issues to maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team supervision

Education

Culinary Arts Diploma

Pastry & Baking Degree

Food Technology Degree

Job description

The Pastry Chef / Bakery Chef is responsible for developing, preparing, and supervising the production of bakery and pastry items in a manufacturing environment. This role ensures consistent product quality, maintains food safety standards, improves recipes, and supports mass production scaling.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production & Operations

Plan, prepare, and oversee the production of pastries, bread, and bakery products according to daily or weekly schedules.

Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and appearance across all batches.

Oversee mixing, shaping, proofing, baking, cooling, and packaging processes.

Work closely with machine operators to ensure correct settings for mixers, ovens, fillers, proofers, etc.

Monitor wastage and optimise production efficiency.

2. Recipe Development & Improvement

Develop, test, and standardize recipes suitable for large-scale production.

Adjust formulas to meet quality, cost, and manufacturing requirements.

Work with the R&D/QA team to introduce new products or improve existing ones.

3. Quality & Food Safety Compliance

Ensure all products meet company quality standards before release.

Enforce strict compliance with HACCP, GMP, HALAL, and food safety regulations.

Conduct regular checks on raw materials, dough consistency, baking temperatures, and shelf-life performance.

4. Inventory & Cost Control

Monitor usage of ingredients and reduce unnecessary waste.

Work with the procurement team to ensure optimal stock levels.

Assist in costing of ingredients, recipes, and new product trials.

Lead and supervise bakery assistants, mixers, and production line workers.

Provide skills training on baking techniques, hygiene practices, and equipment handling.

Ensure proper shift delegation and productivity targets are met.

6. Equipment Management

Ensure cleanliness, calibration, and maintenance of all bakery-related machinery.

Report equipment issues and coordinate with maintenance when needed.

Requirements

Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking, Food Technology, or related field.

Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a Pastry Chef / Baker, preferably in a manufacturing or high-volume production environment.

Strong knowledge of dough fermentation, baking science, pastries, laminated dough, cakes, and desserts.

Familiar with industrial bakery equipment (mixers, ovens, sheeters, proofers).

Understanding of HACCP, GMP, HALAL, and food safety procedures.

Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.

Good leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Advantage

Experience in NPD/R&D or recipe standardization.

Familiar with automation and production line settings.

Ability to innovate new bakery products for seasonal or customer needs.