Junior Sous Chef - Pastry

Salt Patisserie Llc; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

SALT Patisserie in Newton, MA is seeking an experienced Pastry Sous Chef to lead our pastry team in a fast-paced, high-volume bakery.

You will work hands-on with laminated doughs and viennoiseries while maintaining quality and presentation SALT is known for. This full-time role offers growth and a creative kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, excellent organization, and a collaborative spirit focused on mentoring others and upholding food safety and recipes.

Qualifications

• Professional pastry or bakery experience required.
• Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Strong pastry techniques and production knowledge.
• Viennoiserie and laminated dough experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pastry Chef with daily pastry and bakery production.
• Help lead, train, and support the pastry team.
• Oversee production and ensure items are completed on schedule.
• Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation across products.
• Work hands-on with laminated doughs, viennoiseries, cakes, creams, breads, fillings.
• Help organize daily prep and production lists.
• Monitor inventory and communicate ingredient needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and enforce SALT standards.

Skills

Pastry experience

Leadership

High-volume baking

Organization

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

PASTRY SOUS CHEF

SALT Patisserie | Newton, MA

Full-Time

SALT Patisserie is looking for an experienced, passionate, and highly motivated Pastry Sous Chef to join our team.

We’re looking for someone who is not only a strong pastry cook, but also a leader. Someone who takes pride in their work, stays organized in a fast-paced environment, and can help lead our pastry team while maintaining the quality and consistency SALT is known for.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pastry Chef with daily pastry and bakery production
• Help lead, train, and support the pastry team
• Oversee production and ensure items are completed correctly and on schedule
• Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation across all products
• Work hands-on with laminated doughs, viennoiseries, cakes, creams, breads, fillings, and other pastry production
• Help organize daily prep and production lists
• Monitor inventory and communicate ingredient and production needs
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen
• Help enforce recipes, procedures, food safety, and SALT standards
• Troubleshoot production issues and help keep the kitchen running smoothly

What We’re Looking For

• Professional pastry or bakery experience required
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of pastry techniques and production
• Viennoiserie and laminated dough experience is a plus
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Dependable, punctual, and able to lead by example
• Positive attitude and willingness to teach and develop others
• Someone who genuinely cares about quality and consistency

What We Offer

• Full-time position
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Opportunity to work with a growing pastry company
• Creative and professional kitchen environment
• Opportunity for growth and increased responsibility within SALT
• As company grows, benefits will also be added

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

We’re looking for someone who wants more than just another pastry job. We want someone who is excited to grow with SALT, help develop our team, and play an important role in what we’re building.