PASTRY CHEF

SHF Services (M) Sdn Bhd; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local bakery in Malaysia seeks an experienced Baker or Pastry Chef responsible for baking various types of bread and preparing custom pastries. Ideal candidates should have experience in cake decoration and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with professional kitchen equipment and food safety practices are essential. Certification from a culinary school is a plus. This position requires flexibility for early morning shifts and a customer-focused attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Baker, Pastry Chef or similar role.
• Familiarity with professional kitchen equipment.
• Understanding of food safety practices.
• Experience with cake decoration techniques.
• Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean kitchen equipment and tools before use.
• Weigh the flour and other ingredients for dough.
• Bake various types of bread like pretzels and baguettes.
• Adjust oven temperatures for proper baking.
• Mix ingredients for fillings for cakes and pies.
• Decorate cakes with glazes and edible toppings.
• Prepare custom-made pastries for customers.
• Recommend recipes to attract customers.
• Track food supplies and place orders as needed.

Skills

Baking

Cake decoration techniques

Food safety practices

Team spirit

Customer-focused attitude

Education

Culinary school certification

Tools

Mixers

Blenders

Dough sheeters

Job description

Clean kitchen equipment and tools before use

Weigh the flour and other ingredients to prepare the dough

Bake different bread types, like pretzels, baguettes and multigrain bread

Adjust oven temperatures to ensure proper baking

Mix various ingredients to create fillings for cakes and pies (e.g. chocolate ganache, caramel sauce and fruits)

Decorate cakes with glazes, icings, buttercream and edible toppings, like flowers

Prepare custom‑made pastries based on customers’ preferences (e.g. birthday cakes)

Recommend recipes to renew our menu and attract more customers (e.g. gluten‑free or vegan desserts)

Track food supplies and place orders, as needed

Requirements and skills

Experience as a Baker, Pastry Chef or similar role

Familiarity with all professional kitchen equipment, including mixers, blenders, and dough sheeters

Understanding of food safety practices

Experience with cake decoration techniques

Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast‑paced environment

Team spirit, with a customer‑focused attitude

Flexibility to work in early morning shifts

Certification from a culinary school is a plus