Dessert Pastry & Plating Specialist

LOLA FAYE CAFE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

LOLA FAYE CAFE invites a pastry/kitchen assistant to join our dessert-focused team in Singapore. You will prepare desserts, pastries and cold kitchen items, and assist with dessert components, plating and presentation according to our recipes and standards.

We value attention to detail, ability to work independently, and willingness to work weekends or public holidays. WSQ Food Safety Level 1 is preferred, with 1–2 years of dessert experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of dessert preparation or cold kitchen experience.
• Basic knowledge of dessert production and food handling.
• Able to prepare creams, mousse, sauces, fillings and dessert components.
• Familiar with weighing and following standardised recipes.
• Independent worker with good attention to detail.
• Willing to work weekends and public holidays as required.
• WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare desserts, pastries and cold kitchen items per recipes and standards.
• Prepare creams, sauces, toppings, fillings, glazes and garnishes.
• Handle daily dessert prep, portioning, plating and presentation.
• Ensure consistent taste, texture, portion size and presentation.
• Maintain proper storage, labeling and FIFO practices.
• Monitor ingredient stock levels and inform supervisor of low-stock items.
• Ensure ingredients stored/handled per SFA food safety and hygiene rules.
• Keep cold kitchen, workstations and equipment clean and organized.
• Assist with menu development, dessert testing and seasonal launches.
• Minimise waste and maintain ingredient control.
• Collaborate with Head Chef and kitchen team for smooth daily operations.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.

Skills

Cakes

Waffles

Pancakes

Plated desserts

Whipping cream

Ganache

Custards

Mousse

Glazes

Dessert preparation

Storage

Food costing

Portion control

Inventory management

Creative mindset

Education

WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1

Job description

LOLA FAYE CAFE invites a pastry/kitchen assistant to join our dessert-focused team in Singapore. You will prepare desserts, pastries and cold kitchen items, and assist with dessert components, plating and presentation according to our recipes and standards.

We value attention to detail, ability to work independently, and willingness to work weekends or public holidays. WSQ Food Safety Level 1 is preferred, with 1–2 years of dessert experience.