Pastry Chef / Baker

Listings Project; Vermont; Presencial; USD 58.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Two weeks paid time off

3 weeks after 2 years

Employee CSA

Staff meals

Employee discount

Seasonal bonuses

Signing bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Minifactory in Bristol, Vermont is seeking a skilled pastry chef to lead the baking program, overseeing daily outputs, developing seasonal offerings, and guiding morning kitchen operations. You will collaborate with V Smiley Preserves and the Minifactory team to craft a diverse pastry case that honors seasonality and aromatics.

The role emphasizes teamwork, meticulous organization, and a proactive approach to guest experience and waste reduction, while supporting the broader Minifactory/V Smiley

Formación

• Experience overseeing daily baking output (biscuits and 14–18 other items).
• Ability to coordinate with savory cooks and manage seasonal menus.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills; friendly in a team setting.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily baking program and output.
• Lead morning kitchen operations and deliveries.
• Develop pastry offerings aligned with seasonality and fruit/aromatics.
• Minimize waste and foster positive work environment.

Conocimientos

Baking expertise

Leadership

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team communication

Descripción del empleo

## Pastry Chef / BakerMinifactory / V Smiley PreservesPosted about 12 hours agoSave this Listing---Full TimeVermontBristol$58-70,000/yearWe’re hiring a skilled, creative baker / pastry chef to helm the baking program at Minifactory. Our location has homed a bakery for almost 5 decades and the community's appreciation for pastry and baking is immense.You'll step into a well-organized system built by a veteran pastry chef who is moving on after four years at Minifactory. The system is yours to learn and gradually morph around your strengths and interests while working with V Smiley to craft a pastry case that emphasizes seasonality and fruit and aromatics especiallyOur ideal candidate likes to work independently but understands themselves to be a part of the V Smiley Preserves / Minifactory organization and enjoys ancillary roles. You are the morning time lead in the space, setting the tone in the kitchen, greeting/checking in deliveries, keeping counterfolks informed about menu, etc. You are a pivotal part of our leadership team at Minifactory.Who You’ll Work WithBaker's assistantVSP Production Lead – head jammer at VSPMinifactory CooksV Smiley (Head Cook of Minifactory, Owner of VSP)You manage: Assistant bakerYou report to: V SmileyROLEo Overseeing and fulfilling upon daily output of biscuits and 14-18 additional baked goods (tea cake, danish, cookies, scones, brioche, potentially croissants) and monthly bakes of gluten free bread for the kitcheno Testing + creating products for the pastry caseo Coordinating with savory cookso Tying output to seasonalityRESULTSo A baking program that speaks to a large clientele from grain free or gluten free to folks who don’t like super sweet to traditional bakeshop offerings - we want to make sweetness available to as wide a group as possibleo Foster communicative and positive work environmento Stimulates excellence in both the individual and groupo Minimizes food wasteREQUIREMENTSo A love of learning (both through self teaching and co-workers)o Wide range of skills and interests from laminated doughs to keenness for working with alternative flours and sweetenerso Likes working with aromatics and herbs/spiceso Have excellent interpersonal and customer service skillso A love for being part of a team and using a strengths based approacho Highly organizedo Quick, efficient, multi-tasking and attentive to detailo Community mindedSome of our baking influences: Charlie Dunmire, Nigel Slater, Pam Corbin, Tandem, Thalia Ho, Camilla Wynne, Magnus Nilsson, Claudia Roden, Aran Goyoaga, Fany GersonCOMPENSATIONWages are based off an hourly wage + tips. Pay range is 58,000-70,000/yr + $2,000 signing bonus Two weeks paid time off, 3 weeks after 2 years Employee CSA Staff meals Employee discount Seasonal bonuses### About UsMinifactory (restaurant, bakery & grocery) homes V Smiley Preserves (jam company) in downtown Bristol, Vermont. This hybrid cafe, bakery, grocery and production model hums with daily activity.The kitchen is non-traditional and collaborative. We believe that kitchen work is exciting, meaningful, creative and a great fit for all kinds of folks.V Smiley Preserves makes honey sweetened preserves. We specialize in intricate textured flavors, making no-added pectin preserves, investing in our local foodshed, and supporting organic growing practices. Preserves & local fruit feature throughout the menu.The wonderful town of Bristol Vermont is located in Addison County. The area is agricultural and adjacent to the mountain communities of Lincoln and Starksboro. We are a 40 minute drive to Burlington, 25 minutes to Middlebury.### How to ApplyLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.**Name**Name Hidden**Email**[e-mail]**Phone**212-555-1212**Social/Web URL**https://example.com/Join Listings Project for free orsign in to contact this lister.