Cook II (Pastry)

Job Description

The Cook II (Pastry) supports the pastry kitchen by preparing cakes, breads, desserts, and other baked products according to Shangri-La standards and approved recipes. Requirements typically include relevant culinary training, pastry experience in a hotel or professional kitchen, food-safety knowledge, and the ability to follow recipes accurately. The successful candidate should demonstrate good knife and baking skills, attention to detail, creativity, cleanliness, and consistent quality. The role requires teamwork, physical stamina, flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays, and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods. Familiarity with HACCP procedures and international pastry techniques is advantageous.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The group is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, elegant accommodation, and extensive food and beverage offerings. Shangri-La Hotel Singapore is a prominent five-star property set in landscaped grounds near Orchard Road. It features guest rooms and suites, restaurants, event facilities, wellness amenities, and professional culinary operations. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to develop hospitality, culinary, and leadership skills. The company places emphasis on guest satisfaction, teamwork, service excellence, responsible business practices, and creating memorable experiences for guests.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly developed island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, finance, technology, healthcare, and logistics. Its multicultural society blends Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, reflected in festivals, languages, neighborhoods, and cuisine. Life is safe, clean, efficient, and convenient, with excellent public transport and abundant shopping, dining, and entertainment. Housing and daily expenses can be high, especially near central areas, so staff accommodation or housing allowances are worth checking. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work pass; eligibility depends on salary, qualifications, experience, and the role, with permits administered by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. New arrivals should arrange a valid employment contract, medical requirements, accommodation, banking, and local transport access. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain.