Pastry Chef

The New Orleans Tribune; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Orleans Tribune is seeking a creative Pastry Chef to join our culinary team in New Orleans. You will develop innovative pastry and dessert menus and oversee the preparation and presentation of desserts to ensure high quality and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes baking passion, excellence in dessert presentation, and collaboration with the kitchen to maintain smooth workflows in a busy restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; baking/pastry certification preferred.
• 5 years of experience in volume production of baked goods and pastries.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong oral communication skills and customer/client orientation.
• Detail-oriented with excellent attentiveness and organizational skills.
• Design expertise in creating visually appealing desserts.
• Ability to understand and follow directions accurately.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design pastry and dessert menus that align with the restaurant’s theme.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of pastries and desserts.
• Ensure all dishes meet quality standards and are delivered on time.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to maintain a smooth workflow.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry station.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Detail-oriented

Dessert design

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Baking/Pastry certification preferred

Job description

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Pastry Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating innovative pastry and dessert menus while overseeing the preparation of high-quality dishes. This role requires a passion for baking and a commitment to excellence in dessert presentation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and design pastry and dessert menus that align with the restaurant’s theme.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of pastries and desserts.
• Ensure all dishes meet quality standards and are delivered on time.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to maintain a smooth workflow.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry station.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; degree or certification in Baking/Pastry preferred.
• 5 years of experience in volume production of baked goods and pastries.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong oral communication skills and customer/client orientation.
• Detail-oriented with excellent attentiveness and organizational skills.
• Design expertise in creating visually appealing desserts.
• Ability to understand and follow directions accurately.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.