Lead Bakery Chef - Creative Cakes, Breads & Pastries

The Classic Catering People, Inc; Owings Mills (MD); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth Opportunities

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Hands on Training

Retirement Plan

Daily Meals Provided

Job summary

The Classic Catering People in Owings Mills, MD is seeking a passionate Bakery Chef to lead our sweet creations, from artisanal breads to wedding cakes, bringing joy to every event with your flair for flavor and presentation.

This hands-on role requires 3+ years of high-volume baking experience, expertise in pastries, breads, and cake decoration, solid food-safety knowledge, inventory management, and the ability to mentor a bakery team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional baking experience in a high-volume setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in a wide range of baking techniques, pastry, bread, and cake decoration.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards (ServSafe certification preferred).
• Ability to manage inventory, order supplies, and control food costs effectively.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Creative flair and a passion for developing new recipes and flavor profiles.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Craft exquisite baked goods, including breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
• Develop and refine recipes, introducing innovative menu items that align with current culinary trends and client preferences.
• Manage all aspects of the bakery, from daily production schedules to inventory control and ordering of ingredients.
• Maintain impeccable cleanliness and organization within the bakery workspace, adhering to all health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the catering team to ensure seamless execution of events and special orders.
• Train and mentor junior baking staff, fostering a positive and productive kitchen environment.
• Monitor and manage bakery supplies and ingredient costs to optimize profitability.

Skills

Bakery techniques

Pastry & bread

Cake decoration

Food safety

Inventory management

Organizational skills

Creative recipe development

Physical stamina

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

The Classic Catering People in Owings Mills, MD is seeking a passionate Bakery Chef to lead our sweet creations, from artisanal breads to wedding cakes, bringing joy to every event with your flair for flavor and presentation.

This hands-on role requires 3+ years of high-volume baking experience, expertise in pastries, breads, and cake decoration, solid food-safety knowledge, inventory management, and the ability to mentor a bakery team.