PASTRY CHEF

HOPLITE HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATES (SINGAPORE) PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gelato shop in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Pastry Chef. The role involves producing a variety of gelato flavors and maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for cooking and baking, with prior experience as a pastry chef preferred but not essential. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within a vibrant team and improve your culinary skills.

Qualifications

• Passion and dedication to cooking and baking.
• Prior experience in a professional bakery or culinary qualifications are beneficial.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce a variety of gelato flavors according to standards.
• Work with a team to prepare high-quality gelato and baked items.
• Learn to use and maintain kitchen equipment.

Skills

Cooking skills

Baking skills

Ability to multi-task

Team collaboration

Job description

Messina Singapore is looking for suitable candidates to join our team! If you are interested and fit the bill, send your resumes to [e-mail].

ROLE

The Pastry Chef for Messina is responsible for producing all of the gelato flavors for in-shop service. The ideal person is experienced working in a high-volume kitchen, as part of a team, to reproduce recipes consistently to impress our guests whilst maintaining hygiene, cleanliness and inventory standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow recipes, carry out kitchen prep and produce a variety of gelato flavors according to the Messina standard.
• Work as part of a team to prepare high-quality gelato bases, baked items and fully churned gelato flavors.
• Continuously seek to develop knowledge of your craft and recipes.
• Learn how to properly use and maintain all kitchen equipment including but not limited to pasteurizers and churning machines.
• Follow best practice for ordering/receiving/handling/storing dry and fresh goods.
• Implement our restaurant policies and procedures by developing plans/ checklists.
• Participate in daily, weekly and monthly stock counts, minimising wastage.
• Assist with the cleaning, sanitisation and organisation of the kitchen, walk‑in coolers and all storage areas.
• Exceed standards of food quality, safety, hygiene, cleanliness and maintenance.
• Partake in ongoing on‑the‑job training to improve personal and team performance.
• Support onboarding and welcoming new joiners.
• Build trust by understanding and believing in our guiding principles.
• Additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Senior Chefs.

EXPERIENCE

• Passion, dedication and a keen interest in cooking and baking.
• Ability to multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Prior experience working as a pastry chef, or in a professional bakery and/or culinary qualifications beneficial, but not essential.
• Ability to lift 8 kilograms to 16 kilograms on a daily basis.