Lead Pastry & Bakery Team Lead - Production & Quality

Swipejobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Swipejobs in New York is seeking a pastry/bakery lead to oversee production, ensure quality and cost controls, and guide a small team. You will decorate and finish pastries while maintaining safety standards and adhering to menu specs.

The role requires 3+ years in pastry/bakery, knowledge of ingredients and equipment, and a culinary arts certificate. On-site position with a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Pastry/Bakery preferably with large production.
• Knowledge of baking ingredients, measuring techniques, mixing methods, kitchen equipment and timing.
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor wastage and complete tasks within time to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate baking techniques including prepping, melting, measuring, tempering, baking, whipping, icing, layering, juicing and decorating.
• Review menu specs and ensure pastry team follows guidelines.
• Maintain food costs through purchasing and wastage control.
• Motivate, train and develop team members' skills.
• Comply with food safety and hygiene regulations as per the handbook.
• Report problems with the food safety management system to management and hygiene team.

Skills

Pastry/Bakery experience

Team management

Food safety knowledge

Education

Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field

Job description

Swipejobs in New York is seeking a pastry/bakery lead to oversee production, ensure quality and cost controls, and guide a small team. You will decorate and finish pastries while maintaining safety standards and adhering to menu specs.

The role requires 3+ years in pastry/bakery, knowledge of ingredients and equipment, and a culinary arts certificate. On-site position with a competitive hourly wage.