Pastry Chef de Partie — Desserts & Team Lead

Galloway Ridge; Pittsboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness facility

Discounted meals

Education scholarships

PTO with Mahalo Moments

Wellness premium discounts

403b with company match

Local discounts

Job summary

Galloway Ridge is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to oversee all desserts and baked goods, ensuring high-quality products and consistency. You will supervise pastry line members, participate in menu development, inventory control, and adhere to strict health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include assisting Pastry Cooks, coordinating pastry operations, maintaining quality, and training staff. Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, is required in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Baking and/or Pastry Arts required.
• ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain it preferred.
• 3–4 years of experience in high-volume pastry or bakery operations.
• Experience creating desserts and baked goods from scratch.
• Flexible schedule including weekends/holidays and on-call availability.
• Strong standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, breads, etc., following traditional and modern recipes.
• Assist pastry cooks with daily activities: menu development, inventory, cost control, and purchasing.
• Develop and maintain new recipes, presentations, and products.
• Coordinate and direct pastry operations with the Pastry Chef.
• Check quality of materials and equipment used for baking.
• Ensure lines close properly and area is clean for next shift.
• Supervise and train pastry cooks to maintain standards.
• Support resident experience as part of the broader role.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Work under pressure

Flexibility

Education

Associates Degree in Baking and/or Pastry Arts

ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain it

Tools

Confectionaries

Cake design

Chocolate tempering

Pacojet

Dough laminations

Job description

Galloway Ridge is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to oversee all desserts and baked goods, ensuring high-quality products and consistency. You will supervise pastry line members, participate in menu development, inventory control, and adhere to strict health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include assisting Pastry Cooks, coordinating pastry operations, maintaining quality, and training staff. Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, is required in a dynamic