Lead Pastry Production Chef - High-Volume Scratch Desserts

Paycom; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan with $0 deductible

Dental and Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Additional Life, Cancer and Accident &

401(k) Retirement Account

Paid Time Off

Store discounts

Job summary

Eatzi's is seeking a talented pastry chef to lead our high-volume production kitchen, directing pastry operations for market demand. You will oversee production of cookies, breads, cakes and desserts from scratch, hire and coach pastry team members, and set daily schedules.

The role requires strong leadership, recipe development, cost awareness, sanitation and safety compliance. Qualified candidates bring at least five years in bakery production, plus formal training or apprenticeship, excellent

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in all phases of baking in high-volume pastry production.
• Two years technical school or certified apprenticeship preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in managing labor and food cost.
• Ability to create innovative desserts made from scratch and create recipes for high volume production.
• Well-organized with proven ability to meet timelines and show results through initiatives.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of all pastry goods for the market, including cookies, brownies, breads, cakes, puddings, pastries, and desserts from scratch.
• Hire, coach and evaluate pastry team members; create employee schedules.
• Establish and maintain quality and food production controls.
• Develop and refine existing recipes.
• Maintain safety and sanitation procedures.
• Communicate professionally with all individuals in the organization.

Skills

Pastry production

Team leadership

Interpersonal communication

Labor cost management

Recipe development

Organizational skills

Analytical problem solving

Education

Technical school or apprenticeship

Job description

Eatzi's is seeking a talented pastry chef to lead our high-volume production kitchen, directing pastry operations for market demand. You will oversee production of cookies, breads, cakes and desserts from scratch, hire and coach pastry team members, and set daily schedules.

The role requires strong leadership, recipe development, cost awareness, sanitation and safety compliance. Qualified candidates bring at least five years in bakery production, plus formal training or apprenticeship, excellent