Pastry Chef Alexander City, AL 35010 3/1/2026

Catherinesatcrossroads; Alexander City (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local bakery in Alabama is seeking a skilled Pastry Chef to create and prepare a variety of pastries. The ideal candidate will oversee a team of junior pastry cooks, maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, and plan innovative dessert menus. Proven experience in a fast-paced kitchen, along with strong organizational and culinary skills, will ensure optimal performance in this role. This position requires standing for long hours and the ability to manage tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a pastry chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately.
• Confident culinary skills and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare all pastry items.
• Organize ingredients for use in the kitchen.
• Plan the menu of desserts and pastries.

Skills

Pastry arts knowledge

Culinary techniques

Organizational skills

Time management

Job description

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare all pastryitems as required by the business
• Prepare, clean and organizeingredients for use in the kitchen
• Come up with recipe ideas fromscratch
• Plan the menu of desserts andpastry to complement savory items
• Ensure the kitchen is clean andsanitized at all times
• Oversee a team of junior pastrycooks and other staff members as necessary
• Maintain up to date knowledgeabout pastry arts and ingredients
• Carry out administrative dutiesto maintain an efficient workspace

Qualifications for PastryChef

• Proven experience working as apastry chef in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Able to follow recipes andinstructions accurately
• Good knowledge of pastry artsand ingredients
• Confident culinary techniquesand skills
• Good sense of planning andpreparation for the day ahead
• Diligent and meticulous inmaking and receiving orders
• Strong organizational and timemanagement skills
• Punctual and discipline toensure optimal work performance
• Physically able to stand forlong hours every day in a hot kitchen