Pastry Commis

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate, detail-oriented, and reliable Pastry Commis to join our kitchen team. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic aspiring baker to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced artisanal bakery environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Kitchen Prep & Production
• Prepare daily mise en place, including measuring ingredients, trimming, piping, and assembling pastry components according to recipes.
• Assist in making cake bases, creams, ganaches, fruit fillings, and specialty items (e.g., Japanese cheesecakes, choux pastry, entremet inserts).
• Bake and monitor cake tiers, sponge layers, and delicate pastries to ensure consistency in taste, texture, and appearance.
• Decorating & Finishing
• Assist in basic cake assembly, layering, crumb coating, and smooth finishing.
• Learn and assist with decorative work, including piping techniques, glaze applications, and handling delicate decor components.
• Quality Control & Inventory
• Inspect ingredients for freshness and quality upon arrival and during daily prep.
• Monitor stock levels of essential kitchen supplies, ingredients, and packaging materials; report inventory needs promptly.
• Assist in receiving, organizing, and properly storing raw materials following FIFO (First In, First Out) standards.
• Hygiene & Kitchen Maintenance
• Maintain exemplary kitchen sanitation and hygiene standards at all times.
• Clean, wash, sanitize, and organize kitchen equipment, workstations, baking molds, and tools throughout the shift.
• Ensure proper waste disposal and adhere to all food safety guidelines.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Diploma or Degree in Bakery & Pastry Arts, Hotel Management, or Culinary Arts (or equivalent hands-on baking experience).
• Experience: 01 year of baking/pastry experience.
• Skills:
• Fundamental understanding of baking science, measurements, and basic pastry techniques.
• Attention to detail.
• Attitude:
• High level of discipline, punctuality, and eager willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow precise instructions and recipe ratios accurately.
• Positive team spirit and strong communication skills.

What We Offer

• Hands-on mentoring in fine pastry techniques and cloud kitchen operations.
• Creative, clean, and collaborative workspace.
• Opportunity to grow into a higher culinary role as the bakery expands.
• Flexible work hours (6 days working).