Pastry Chef

Universal Recreation; Selangor; On-site; MYR 6,000 - 9,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals provided

EPF & SOCSO

Job summary

Universal Recreation in Selangor, Malaysia, seeks a skilled pastry professional to lead R&D and product development, standardise recipes, and manage costing and production of pastries and desserts. The role focuses on consistency in taste, texture, and presentation while maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety.

You will develop new desserts, seasonal items, and Japanese-inspired creations, manage daily pastry operations, and mentor junior team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 - 5 years of professional pastry experience.
• Strong experience in recipe development, R&D and recipe costing.
• Japanese pastry or Japanese dessert experience is highly preferred.
• Good understanding of food cost, portion control and yield calculation.
• Creative, detail-oriented and passionate about pastry.
• Able to develop products from concept to final recipe and production.
• Able to work independently and manage daily pastry operations.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and standardise pastry and dessert recipes
• Lead R&D and product development, including new desserts, seasonal items and Japanese-inspired creations
• Calculate and maintain recipe costing, food cost and portion control for all pastry products
• Ensure consistency in taste, texture, presentation and quality
• Manage daily pastry preparation and production according to business needs
• Maintain accurate recipes, production methods and standard operating procedures
• Monitor ingredient usage, stock levels and minimise wastage
• Assist with ingredient sourcing, supplier coordination and purchasing
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food safety in the pastry kitchen
• Train and guide junior pastry team members when required

Skills

Pastry experience

Recipe development

R&D

Recipe costing

Cost control

Yield calculation

Hygiene & food safety

Team training

Job description

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This role involves developing, testing and standardising pastry and dessert recipes, leading R&D and product development including new desserts, seasonal items and Japanese-inspired creations. You will calculate and maintain recipe costing, food cost and portion control for all pastry products, ensure consistency in taste, texture, presentation and quality, and manage daily pastry preparation and production according to business needs.

Key responsibilities

Develop, test and standardise pastry and dessert recipes

Lead R&D and product development, including new desserts, seasonal items and Japanese-inspired creations

Calculate and maintain recipe costing, food cost and portion control for all pastry products

Ensure consistency in taste, texture, presentation and quality

Manage daily pastry preparation and production according to business needs

Maintain accurate recipes, production methods and standard operating procedures

Monitor ingredient usage, stock levels and minimise wastage

Assist with ingredient sourcing, supplier coordination and purchasing

Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food safety in the pastry kitchen

Train and guide junior pastry team members when required

About you

Minimum 3 - 5 years of professional pastry experience

Strong experience in recipe development, R&D and recipe costing

Japanese pastry or Japanese dessert experience is highly preferred

Good understanding of food cost, portion control and yield calculation

Creative, detail-oriented and passionate about pastry

Able to develop products from concept to final recipe and production

Able to work independently and manage daily pastry operations

Good communication and teamwork skills

Competitive salary based on experience

Staff meals provided

EPF & SOCSO

Opportunities for career development and product innovation