Commis Pastry - Jajanan Pasar

Role summary

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The Commis Pastry – Jajanan Pasar supports the pastry team in preparing traditional Indonesian snacks and other bakery items. Duties typically include measuring ingredients, preparing batters and fillings, decorating products, maintaining consistent quality, following recipes, and keeping workstations clean and hygienic. Candidates should have basic pastry or culinary training, an interest in Indonesian desserts, good attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under supervision. Previous hotel, bakery, or kitchen experience is helpful but entry-level applicants may be considered. The successful candidate is expected to follow food-safety standards, work flexible shifts, cooperate with colleagues, and maintain Shangri-La’s service and presentation standards.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a global luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high-quality accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, and professional guest services. Its hotels typically provide structured training, employee benefits, staff meals, and opportunities for career development. In Indonesia, Shangri-La properties serve both business and leisure travelers and promote local cuisine and cultural experiences alongside international standards. A kitchen role with Shangri-La can offer practical experience in luxury hotel operations, exposure to diverse culinary teams, and potential progression into pastry chef or broader food-and-beverage positions.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers varied opportunities across its major islands. Java, especially Jakarta, Bandung, and Surabaya, has strong demand in hotels, restaurants, tourism, business services, and manufacturing. Bali is popular for resort, wellness, food-and-beverage, and guest-service jobs, while Lombok, Batam, and destinations in Sulawesi and Sumatra offer growing tourism and hospitality markets. Local culture values respect, cooperation, modesty, and hospitality; learning basic Bahasa Indonesia is highly beneficial. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed beach or rural communities, with costs varying considerably by location. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate stay visa before starting employment; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Candidates should confirm sponsorship, accommodation, health insurance, taxes, and relocation support directly with the employer. Indonesia’s climate is tropical, and transport and infrastructure can differ significantly between islands.