Pastry & Bread Production Lead — Fast-Paced Event Bakery

Lyle Pearson; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Puff 'n Stuff Catering is seeking a dedicated pastry cook/bread baker to join our onsite kitchen team for events of all sizes. You will bake breads, yeasted and non-yeasted items, and other baked goods according to our production schedule.

This fast-paced role requires 2+ years bakery experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to stand for long periods. Work hours typically 5am–4pm with weekend and holiday prep as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a working pastry department or bakery.
• Comfortable working in a large and fast-paced kitchen.
• Proven verbal, organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, work in a cooler and freezer, and regularly lift push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Facility operates primarily from 5am to 4 pm - weekends and holiday prep are expected.

Responsibilities

• Create, prepare, and bake breads, yeasted and non-yeasted and component ingredients according to production schedule and recipe.
• Prepare, bake, and decorate various food items in substantial volume
• Ability to bake goods according to finishing requirements.
• Inspect the quality of the ingredients, measure, and scale them for specific recipes.
• Organize incoming supplies in the appropriate places.
• Store, organize, label, and rotate all products as necessary.
• Clean equipment and utensils and maintain the kitchen in clean and good order.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Kitchen equipment operation

Tools

Commercial ovens

Job description

Puff 'n Stuff Catering is seeking a dedicated pastry cook/bread baker to join our onsite kitchen team for events of all sizes. You will bake breads, yeasted and non-yeasted items, and other baked goods according to our production schedule.

This fast-paced role requires 2+ years bakery experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to stand for long periods. Work hours typically 5am–4pm with weekend and holiday prep as needed.