OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a skilled Assistant Pastry Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will oversee and organize the pastry operations of the shop. This role is key to ensuring high-quality customer service, seasonal pastry innovation, keeping up with pastry trends, maintaining inventory, and ensuring the bakery meets health and safety regulations.

SKILLS:

• Proficiency in laminated doughs and scratch made croissants
• Proficiency in food safety practices
• Experience with Point of Sale (POS) systems
• Strong background in scratch pastry or kitchen management
• Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively
• Knowledge of bakery operations, equipment and techniques
• Previous experience as an Lead Baker, Pastry Cook, Assistant Pastry Chef in a bakery, restaurant, hotel, or coffee shop is a plus
• Addditional certification (e.g. Pastry Degree, Hospitality Management, ServSafe) is a plus.
• Excellent customer service skills
  If you are a passionate individual with a flair for baking and leadership skills, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
  *There is a tasting/stage required for this position of: one decorated cake, one tart and one laminated pastry.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $18.75 - $23.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In perso

• Manage all aspects of the bakery, including production, inventory, and innovation.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for baking processes
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain cleanliness standards
• Train and collaborate with bakery staff, providing guidance and support as needed
• Monitor sales trends together with Manager and adjust production levels accordingly
• Creates and communicates weekly productivity goals, and adjusts bakery production based on changing business flow
• Maintains hands-on knowledge of all bakery roles and steps in regularly to perform various responsibilities as businesses needs require
• Facilitates the opening and closing of the bakery, as needed
• Create and update menu offerings based on customer preferences and seasonal availability