OVERVIEW

We are seeking a talented and passionate Pastry Team to join our bakery. The ideal candidate(s) will have a strong foundation in pastry preparation and a creative flair for baking, cookie and cake decorating, with previous bakery or pastry department management experience. This role is essential in producing high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods that meet our standards of excellence. If you have a love for pastry arts and a commitment to food safety, we would love to hear from you.

EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in food preparation and baking in a professional kitchen environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with pastry techniques, including cake decorating and food safety practices.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of various kitchen equipment used in pastry production.
• Experience in catering is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• A passion for creating delicious pastries and desserts that delight customers.
  Join us as we create delightful culinary experiences through our exquisite pastries!
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $15.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In perso

DUTIES

• Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, cakes, and desserts according to established recipes.
• Decorate cakes and pastries with artistic flair, ensuring presentation meets our quality standards.
• Package finished products for catering orders or retail display.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen workspace, adhering to food safety regulations.
  -Possess of obtain a Montgomery County Manager’s Food Handler Card.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely production and delivery of baked goods.
• Assist in inventory management by monitoring stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
• Follow all food handling procedures to ensure the highest standards of hygiene are maintained.
  -Manager(s) are responsible for the entire Bakery operation. This includes, but is not limited to the hiring, orientation, training and management of 4-9 employees and 1 or 2 shift managers, operational budgets, bakery inventory, operational spending and managing cash flows (i.e. their operations P&L)
  Manager(s) open 60% of the time, close 35% of the time and work a mid-shift about 5% on average. During their workday, they will be responsible for the startup of equipment and processes, banking activities, coordination of delivering food, working different stations in the operation as needed as well as ordering and receiving food items and restaurant supplies. Cash handling and following/completion of all systems.
  Manager(s) are directly involved with guest relations, supporting and contributing to company objectives and strategies, assisting with opening other stores and assisting the Owner with promotions and marketing window rollouts.

JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for managing employees
Responsible for guest relations recovery and sales building
Responsible for inventory including ordering and receipt
Delivers food - more frequently during peak hours of operation; within a 7 mile radius
Responsible for start-up or troubleshoot equipment and processes (opening shift)
Responsible for shut down and closing store (closing shift)
Manages/follows up on cash handling systems and deposits
Responsible for administration of the new hire orientation
Responsible for accurate reporting of numbers
Analyzing business results, formulating action plans, following up on plans already in place
Responsible for cost control (P&L)/manages cash flow
Conducts employee meetings
Solves problems as they arise
Manages safety committee and food safety
Responsible for hiring and orientation of new employees
Manages the catering operations
Coaches and develops employees at all levels
Maintains CORE evaluation standards
Knowledgeable in Human Resources
Supports and contributes to company objectives and strategy
Assists with opening other stores
Executes company promotions, initiatives and rollouts
Responsible for management development
Smiling, friendly demeanor