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Baker/Pastry Assistant (Club Med Japan)

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ID: R-2282

Location: Club Med Resorts Malaysia or overseas

Contract type: Temporary

Family: Hospitality & Catering

Bring the show to the plates! Create memorable experiences from the intimacy of all-inclusive Premium or Exclusive Collection Resorts or at our most festive events. Bar or restaurant, buffet or plated service: our conceptual catering areas let you create surprises, ensuring everyone's well-being (including your own) in a warm, festive atmosphere. Welcome to the Club Med kitchen team!

If you are…

If you are…

  • Creative
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Rigorous
  • Passionate
  • Service-oriented

... you're ready for a life-changing experience

Do you know Club Med?

At Club Med, we create unforgettable holiday experiences in the world’s most beautiful destinations. Our resorts in Hokkaido welcome guests from around the globe and offer a unique international working environment combining hospitality, multicultural teamwork, and premium all-inclusive experiences.

We are currently looking for passionate and experienced Baker/Pastry Assistant to join our Kitchen team for the winter season in Hokkaido, Japan.


Position Summary
As an Baker/Pastry Assistant, you will be responsible for preparing and producing a variety of breads, baked products, desserts, cakes, pastries, and buffet presentations while maintaining quality, hygiene, and operational standards.

This position is offered under a seasonal employment contract for the winter season in Hokkaido, Japan.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the Baker/Pastry Chef to prepare and bake breads, pastries, and bakery products according to recipes and standards
  • Ensure consistency in product quality and presentation
  • Monitor stock levels and assist with inventory control
  • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards within the bakery/pastry section
  • Follow food safety and sanitation procedures
  • Support the kitchen operation during peak service periods
  • Work collaboratively with the Pastry/Bakery and Kitchen teams
  • Adapt to high-volume and multinational clienteles
  • To communicate with guests, understand their needs and providing accurate information and support.

Requirements

  • Minimum 10 year of relevant working experience in Bakery/Pastry Kitchen or equivalent role
    (Required for Japan work permit eligibility)
  • Minimum age: 32 years old (Required for Japan work permit eligibility)
  • Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts is an advantage
  • Experience in international hotels, resorts, or high-volume kitchens preferred
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a multicultural and fast-paced environment
  • English communication skill is required; additional languages are a plus

What We Offer

  • Seasonal employment opportunity in Japan
  • Accommodation and meals provided
  • International working environment
  • Career development opportunities within Club Med worldwide
  • Opportunity to experience the winter season in Hokkaido

Contract Duration

Seasonal contract for the Winter Season (exact duration subject to operational needs and visa approval).

Employees with good performance are also eligible to receive a contract for Summer in Japan or another country. 

The art of hosting

Club Med was founded on the idea that ‘the purpose of life is to be happy. The place to be happy is here. The time to be happy is now’. Joining us means knowing how to craft a genuine art of living together, bringing together various nationalities, cultures, and personalities. It’s having the possibility to express your individuality within a team, uncovering new talents and bringing forth unexpected potential. Last but not least, it's a chance to work in some of the most beautiful places in the world, and enjoy a life-changing experience!

From Kitchen Assistant to Resort Manager

100% of our Resort Managers are provided through internal mobility. Whether you're a Commis, a Butcher or a Pastry Chef, your career prospects at Club Med are the same: exceptional!

This chart shows career paths in the family of cooking trades. The path begins with introductory roles such as Kitchen assistant and Pastry cook then progressing to intermediate positions such as Pastry chef, Baker, and Demi chef de partie. The path then proceeds to specialized roles such as Chef de partie, Butcher, and Baker/Pastry chef. Subsequently, higher positions such as Head Pastry chef, Assistant Chief Executive, Head chef, and Trainer are accessed. Finally, the progression continues towards the roles of F&B Manager and Leisure Experience Manager, culminating in the final position of Resort Manager.

A recipe for happiness *

  • Accommodation at your Resort (or close to your place of work) and meals are included, for a fixed fee.

  • Forget the bills! Your room and boarding are included, linen is provided, your transport costs are covered... Savings guaranteed!

  • Access to our on-site facilities and activities: paradise beaches, gym, swimming pool, outdoor activities with panoramic views of the sea or mountains... You can also take advantage of preferential rates at the boutique, the spa, on excursions, etc.

  • Throughout your career, develop your skills and move on to new positions.

  • Take advantage of unique internal and international mobility: more than 120 jobs in 70 Resorts around the world await you... And just as many careers and development opportunities.

*Depending on the country, these benefits may vary slightly.

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