We are looking for a skilled and passionate Laminated Pastry Chef to lead the production of high-quality laminated pastries. This role is focused on perfecting techniques for croissant dough, puff pastry, and other laminated items, ensuring consistent quality, flavor, and presentation. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of dough handling, lamination, fermentation, and baking processes.
Key Responsibilities :
- Prepare laminated dough from scratch, including mixing, bulk fermentation, lamination, shaping, proofing, and baking.
- Ensure product consistency in terms of size, texture, flakiness, and taste.
- Maintain high standards of quality and presentation for all laminated items (e.g., croissants, Danish, pain au chocolat, kouign-amann, etc.).
- Follow standard recipes and adjust based on environmental factors (temperature, humidity, flour behavior).
- Work with the Head Pastry Chef or R&D team to develop new seasonal or specialty laminated products.
- Manage production schedules to meet daily and bulk order demands.
- Assist in mise en place preparation and overall pastry section when required.
- Ensure proper handling and storage of ingredients and finished goods.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstation, equipment, and storage areas.
- Operate laminators, dough sheeters, mixers, and ovens safely and correctly.
- Follow food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards at all times.
Requirements :
Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in laminated pastry production, preferably in artisan bakeries, hotels, or pastry kitchens.Strong hands-on skills in lamination techniques and dough behavior.Passion for baking and attention to detail.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including early morning shifts.Team player with a good attitude and willingness to share knowledge.Job Type : Contract
Contract length : 12 months
Pay : RM6, RM8,500.00 per month
Application Question(s) :
Do you have hands-on experience in producing laminated pastries such as croissants, Danish, or puff pastry? If yes, how many years and in what kind of setup (e.g., bakery, hotel, central kitchen)?Are you confident in handling the full lamination process from dough mixing, sheeting, folding, proofing to baking?Work Location : In person