The COMO Group represents an integrated approach to living well, grounded in a celebration of diversity and a deep respect for authenticity. The Group’s businesses extend across hospitality (COMO Hotels and Resorts), fashion (Club21, Kids21, Dover Street Market Singapore), wellness (COMO Shambhala), organic living and specialty foods (COMO Dempsey, Culina and SuperNature) and philanthropy (COMO Foundation).
We are always looking for people who share our values: passion, creativity, style and has a genuine interest in bringing these values to life in our workplace.
Culina is a leading purveyor of specialist Epicurean foods and wines, a choice distributor to hotels, restaurants and cafes in Singapore. Culina runs a Bistro and Gourmet boutique, an Organic retail store SuperNature in Dempsey, as well as a chain of butcheries in Major Supermarkets island-wide.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic culinary professionals responsible for preparing and cooking food to high standards, ensuring cleanliness, and maintaining food safety protocols. The role also responsible to maintain cleanliness and organization in all customer facing areas of the restaurant before and during service.
Who will be successful in this role
You will be personable, detail-oriented professionals with excellent communication and multitasking skills. Excel in providing outstanding customer service, maintaining a clean and organized environment. You are detail-oriented, efficient, and thrive in fast-paced environments, ensuring quality and consistency. Experience in hospitality and a positive attitude are essential in this dynamic role.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare and bake a variety of pastries adhering to standard recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation, adhering to strict hygiene and sanitation standards to ensure food safety.
- Collaborate with other kitchen staff to plan and execute pastry production according to daily demand and special orders.
- Assist in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels of pastry ingredients and supplies.
- Follow baking schedules and maintain production records to track output and monitor quality.
- Ensure that all pastry products meet the highest quality standards and comply with health and safety regulations.
- Stay updated with current baking trends, techniques, and ingredients to continuously improve and innovate our pastry offerings.
- Proactively communicate with the executive chef and pastry chef, providing feedback and ideas to enhance the menu and pastry offerings.
- Other ad-hoc duties as assigned by Executive Chef
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Pastry Cook or in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of various pastry techniques, including baking, decorating, and plating.
- Proficient in working with pastry equipment, ovens, and other kitchen tools.
- Creativity and a passion for pastry arts
- Attention to detail and precision in executing pastry recipes and presentations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining composure and meeting deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices, including proper handling and storage of ingredients.
- A culinary degree or relevant certification in pastry arts is a plus.