Pastry Demi Chef

Job Title: Demi Chef – Pastry

Location: AnCasa Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Reports To: Pastry Chef

Position Overview:

As a Demi Chef in the Pastry Section of AnCasa Hotel Kuala Lumpur, you will assist the Pastry Chef in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food items, with a focus pastries. Your role will involve maintaining high standards of food quality, kitchen hygiene, and customer service. You will work as part of a team to ensure smooth operations within the coffee house kitchen.

Key Responsibilities:

• Food Preparation: Assist in preparing and cooking a variety of dishes such as sandwiches, pastries, breakfast items, salads, and light meals. Ensure all food items are prepared to the highest standards of taste, quality, and presentation.
• Menu Support: Help execute the daily menu, as well as special offerings or promotions. Follow recipes and instructions to ensure consistency and quality in all dishes.
• Kitchen Operations: Maintain an organized and clean work environment, including adhering to proper food storage, labeling, and rotation procedures. Clean kitchen equipment and tools as required, following food safety protocols.
• Customer Service: Contribute to a positive guest experience by preparing food to order and ensuring timely delivery. Occasionally interact with guests to accommodate special requests or dietary preferences when needed.
• Inventory Management: Assist in stock rotation, inventory checks, and alerting the Chef de Partie or Sous Chef of any shortages or issues with supplies.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Follow all health, hygiene, and safety regulations, ensuring that the kitchen is compliant with local and hotel-specific standards.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other chefs, kitchen staff, and baristas to ensure smooth operations in the coffee house. Provide support to junior team members and assist with training where appropriate.
• Support the Pastry Chef : with daily tasks, ensuring that kitchen operations are efficient and food service is delivered on time. Take on responsibility for a section of the kitchen when required.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Commis Chef, Demi Chef de Partie, or in a similar kitchen role, preferably in unique pastry kitchen or luxury pastry kitchen.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques, arts of pastries
• A strong understanding of food safety practices, kitchen hygiene, and sanitation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Culinary qualification or relevant experience preferred, but not essential.

Personal Attributes:

• A keen eye for detail and a passion for quality food and beverages.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Proactive and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: RM2,000.00 - RM2,300.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Meal provided
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Early shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Rotational shift
• Weekend jobs

Supplemental Pay:

• Attendance bonus
• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Experience:

• Demi Pastry: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Pastry Cert (Required)
• Food Handler (Required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 05/19/2025