Pastry Chef — Craft Fresh Desserts for School Dining

Compass Group USA; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Uniforms

Laundering service

Job summary

Flik Independent School Dining is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef at Middlesex School in Concord, MA. This full-time role oversees daily pastry production, ensures quality and safety standards, and manages kitchen staff.

The ideal candidate has prior pastry experience and a strong eye for detail in a high-volume school dining environment. Responsibilities include menu planning, cost control, inventory management, and ensuring proper food handling and temperatures.

Qualifications

• Previous pastry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily production and distribution of all pastries, desserts and baked goods.
• Ensures recipes and standards are followed, food costs are controlled and appropriate quantity is prepared based on established production needs.
• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Monitors and controls the maintenance and sanitation of the pastry kitchen and equipment to ensure a work environment that meets/exceeds federal, state and corporate standards and regulations.
• Supervises hourly kitchen/pastry associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
• Helps plan and implement seasonal menus.
• Orders and maintains pastry supplies and products to ensure appropriate inventory levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Flik Independent School Dining is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef at Middlesex School in Concord, MA. This full-time role oversees daily pastry production, ensures quality and safety standards, and manages kitchen staff.

The ideal candidate has prior pastry experience and a strong eye for detail in a high-volume school dining environment. Responsibilities include menu planning, cost control, inventory management, and ensuring proper food handling and temperatures.