Pastry Chef

French Memories Bakery; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

French Memories Bakery in Duxbury, MA is seeking a Pastry and Bread Chef to craft handcrafted breads, croissants, pastries, cakes and tarts with a focus on quality and presentation.

You will work in a collaborative kitchen, apply lamination techniques, ensure food safety, manage recipes and equipment, and contribute to seasonal offerings while maintaining high-volume production when needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in lamination, bread making and pastry preparation within a bakery or culinary setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety practices and hygiene standards.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Excellent handling of ingredients with precise measurement and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide range of breads, croissants, pastries, cakes and tarts following recipes and guidelines.
• Develop seasonal and specialty items aligned with traditions and customer preferences.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, quality and presentation.
• Collaborate with team to manage daily production schedules.
• Work efficiently to meet production demands and ensure timely delivery to customers.
• Ensure accurate measurements and strict adherence to recipes.

Skills

Lamination

Bread making

Pastry preparation

Baking

Food safety

Recipe adherence

Inventory management

High-volume production

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Location: French Memories Bakery, Duxbury, MA

Hours: Full Time, Flexible Schedule

About Us:

At French Memories, we craft authentic French pastries, cakes, and tarts with a commitment to quality, artistry, and tradition. Our bakery is a beloved destination in the South Shore for customers seeking the finest pastries and baked goods. We're now looking for a skilled and passionate Pastry Chef to join our growing team!

Job Summary

We are seeking a Pastry/Bread Chef who will be responsible for creating high-quality, handcrafted breads, croissants, sweet and savory items, cakes, tarts, and more. The ideal candidate will understand lamination, pastry techniques, keen eye for detail, ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of quality and presentation. This position requires someone who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, strong kitchen skills, and a commitment to food safety and handling. We provide training and encourage growth within our bakery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare a wide range of breads, croissants, pastries, cakes, tarts, and other baked goods, following recipes and guidelines.
• Develop and execute seasonal and specialty items that align with traditions and customer preferences.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, quality, and presentation.
• Collaborate with team members to manage daily production schedules.
• Work efficiently to meet production demands, ensuring timely delivery of products to customers.
• Ensure accurate measurements and recipe adherence.
• Maintain inventory of ingredients and equipment.
• Uphold health, safety, and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with lamination, bread making, pastry preparation, baking, or related culinary roles within the food industry
• Knowledge of food safety management practices and adherence to hygiene standards
• Ability to operate various kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Excellent food handling skills with attention to detail in recipe adherence and presentation
• Basic math skills for measuring ingredients accurately and managing inventory
• High-volume production experience preferred to handle busy periods effectively
• Customer service orientation with the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Culinary experience demonstrating proficiency in bread making, baking, and pastry arts
• Join us as a Pastry and Bread Chef where your creativity meets precision! Bring your passion for baking to life by crafting delectable baked goods that inspire delight. We value your expertise in food safety, and high-volume production. Help us elevate our culinary offerings while enjoying a vibrant work environment dedicated to excellence.