Senior / Section Head (Cake)

Berjaya Paris Baguette Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known bakery chain in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a responsible individual to supervise cake production. The candidate will plan cake menus, ensure food safety and hygiene standards are adhered to, and train employees on equipment use. If you have a passion for baking and an eye for detail, this role could be a great fit for you. Join the team and contribute to creating delicious cakes while maintaining high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan cake menus and perform recipe costing.
• Supervise the cake team in preparing cake items.
• Guide and train employees on cake decorating equipment.
• Ensure food hygiene and safety standards are maintained.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plan cake menus and perform recipe costing.
• Keep up to date with current promotions and new items in the menu.
• Supervise the cake team in preparing cake items and adopting new cake baking techniques to add variety to the menu.
• Guide and train employees on the use of the cake decorating equipment and coordinate provision of appropriate training where needed.
• Ensure procedures for suppliers, equipment, and work areas comply with established standards.
• Ensure correctness of food quantities, keeping food wastage to minimum.
• Ensure production targets of assigned section are met and food products meet required production standards.
• Identify need to elevate repairs or preventive maintenance to equipment suppliers and vendors.
• Monitor the set‑up of work stations for cleanliness and safety compliance with local regulations and company requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of standard food preparation through immediate superior or manual provided by the company.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness (housekeeping).
• Ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are maintained and complied with.
• Adhere to kitchen SOPs.
• Report on time, in proper uniform and grooming standard.
• Maintain good personal hygiene and high work and safety standards in the workplace.
• Assist in dishwashing duties as and when required.
• Execute any other duties as assigned.