Pastry Chef/ Baker

Be Sweet Café & Bakeshop; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking café known for its exceptional quality in baked goods. As a Pastry Chef, you will play a vital role in crafting delightful pastries, cakes, and breads that delight our guests. This position requires a passion for baking, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with a talented team. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards in a safe and sanitary environment while also having the opportunity to innovate and develop new recipes. If you have a strong work ethic and a desire to create beautiful baked goods, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience as a Pastry Chef in a bakery.
• Advanced knowledge of pastry principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and decorate a variety of baked goods.
• Monitor ingredients and communicate needs to the Executive Pastry Chef.
• Develop new seasonal recipes and adhere to health regulations.

Skills

Baking

Attention to Detail

Culinary Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Ovens

Mixers

Proof Box

Job description

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The Pastry Chef/ Baker is an essential member of the Be Sweet team dedicated to providing exceptional quality of baked goods and service to our guests. He/she will prepare sweet items, pastries, cakes, and breads for the front of the house, our wholesale clients, and special order clients in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about baking! Attention to detail and a strong work ethic are required in this position. The Pastry Chef works together with the Executive Chef and other team members on a daily basis to ensure a flawlessly executed final product and the ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and supervisors is required. A minimum of three years of culinary or related work experience and intermediate culinary knowledge is expected for this position. A culinary institute education is preferred, but not required with relevant work experience. Candidate must have the ability to operate, maintain and properly clean the bakery equipment including ovens, proof box, and mixers. The ability to stand for 6-7 hours and lift up to 50 lbs is required.

Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S.

Primary Job Duties

• Responsible for the pastry section of the kitchen
• Prepare a variety of baked goods
• Decorate and present pastries and baked goods in a tasteful and beautiful way
• Monitor ingredients, supplies, and equipment and communicate needs to the Executive Pastry Chef
• Meet with guests to discuss custom-made desserts or baked goods for special events and weddings
• Ensure the bakery section of the kitchen adheres to health and safety regulations
• Develop new seasonal recipes and menus and keep up with the latest trends
• Temporary or permanent duties and responsibilities may be added to or modified as deemed necessary

Qualifications:

Includes but is not limited to:

• Advanced knowledge of principles and practices within the pastry culinary field.
• Ability to write routine reports, purchase orders, menus and correspondences.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Polished appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to obtain & maintain full knowledge and understanding of company and department rules and regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to take direction from the Executive Chef.

Preferred

• Degree in Culinary Arts or a related field.
• Previous experience managing a professional bakery.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of experience as a Pastry Chef in a pastry shop, bakery or in a similar field.

Certificates, Licenses, Regulations

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Ability to obtain the following:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be tolerant to varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination and air quality.
• Prolonged sitting/standing.
• Bending and reaching.
• Transporting, pushing, pulling, lifting and maneuvering items weighing up to 10 lbs.
• Eye/hand coordination.
• Ability to comply with policies and procedures, job description, and other instructions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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