Pastry Chef

Amora's Loves Bakery; Klang City, Port Klang; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Amora's Loves Bakery is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to oversee daily pastry and dessert production and lead a small team in Klang. You will own operations, from signature bakes to seasonal innovations, while maintaining high standards of taste, presentation and kitchen hygiene.

Ideal candidates have hands-on bakery experience, strong baking and safety knowledge, and the ability to organize prep schedules and mentor junior staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in a commercial bakery, café, or hotel pastry kitchen.
• Solid knowledge of baking techniques, temperature control, and ingredient chemistry.
• Strong organizational skills to coordinate prep schedules independently.
• Thorough understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations, and storage procedures.
• Willingness to experiment with new dessert concepts and recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a diverse range of pastries, cakes, and desserts following recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Research and craft seasonal dessert concepts and menu additions.
• Manage mise en place, inventory, and minimize kitchen wastage.
• Plan daily production workflows and assist with recipe costing.
• Uphold stringent food hygiene, cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Mentor and train junior pastry assistants to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Baking techniques

Temperature control

Food safety

Team mentoring

Education

Diploma in Baking & Pastry Arts

Job description

We are seeking a talented, detail-oriented Pastry Chef to oversee our daily pastry and dessert production. In this role, you will take full ownership of daily operations—from preparing our signature bakes to experimenting with innovative seasonal creations—while maintaining uncompromising standards of taste, presentation, and kitchen hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Quality Control: Prepare and bake a diverse range of high-quality pastries, cakes, and artisanal desserts in strict accordance with recipes and presentation guidelines.

Product Development: Research and craft exciting new dessert concepts, seasonal bakes, and menu additions.

Kitchen & Stock Management: Manage daily mise en place, track inventory and ingredient usage, and proactively minimize kitchen wastage.

Operations & Costing: Work independently to plan daily production workflows, monitor portion control, and assist with menu recipe costing.

Food Safety & Cleanliness: Uphold stringent food hygiene, cleanliness, and safety standards at all times.

Team Guidance: Mentor, train, and support junior pastry assistants and team members to ensure smooth, efficient operations.

Key Requirements

Proven hands-on experience in a commercial bakery, café, or hotel pastry kitchen.

Sound knowledge of baking techniques, temperature control, and ingredient chemistry.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate kitchen prep schedules independently.

Thorough understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations, and storage procedures.

Excellent team spirit, communication skills, and openness to recipe experimentation.

Relevant certification/diploma in Baking & Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts is an added advantage.