Cook II (Pastry)

Job Description

The Cook II (Pastry) supports the pastry kitchen by preparing cakes, pastries, desserts, breads and other baked items according to Shangri-La’s recipes and quality standards. Candidates should have formal culinary or pastry training and relevant hotel, bakery or restaurant experience. Good knowledge of baking techniques, ingredient handling, food safety and hygiene is expected. The role requires accuracy, creativity, stamina and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods. The successful candidate should be dependable, well organised, willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays, and able to cooperate professionally with chefs and colleagues in a multicultural kitchen.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and recognised for warm Asian-inspired service. The company operates hotels, resorts and related hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international destinations. Shangri-La Singapore is a prominent luxury hotel set near Orchard Road, offering guest rooms, restaurants, event facilities, wellness services and landscaped grounds. The hotel is known for its refined accommodation, extensive dining options and emphasis on personalised service. Employees typically work in a structured international environment with training, service standards and opportunities to build careers across hotel departments and locations. Pastry kitchen team members contribute directly to the hotel’s restaurants, banquets, room service and special events by producing consistent, attractive and high-quality desserts and baked products.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly developed island city with strong opportunities in hospitality, food and beverage, tourism, technology, finance and healthcare. The culture is multicultural, with Chinese, Malay, Indian and international influences reflected in food, festivals and everyday life. Public transport is efficient, safe and widely used, while housing, dining and healthcare are convenient but relatively expensive. Hospitality employees should expect professional standards, warm weather, shift work and a fast-paced environment. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored work pass; service and culinary roles may qualify for an S Pass or Work Permit depending on salary, qualifications, nationality and current regulations. Employers commonly assist with applications, but candidates should confirm eligibility before accepting an offer. Relocation usually involves arranging accommodation, medical checks, banking and local tax registration. Singapore’s central location also makes travel throughout Southeast Asia easy.