Pastry Junior Sous Chef

Goddess and the Baker; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 60 days

Job summary

Goddess and the Baker is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to lead production at our Chicago area facility, driving innovation and quality for desserts and pastries. You will collaborate with the pastry team to develop recipes, oversee scheduling, and ensure top-tier product quality for multiple outlets.

The role requires 2+ years of pastry experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage high-volume production while upholding sanitation and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a pastry-focused role.
• Experience managing food and labor costs (P&L and budgeting).
• High-volume, high-quality production experience.
• Strong organization and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Up-to-date with trends and techniques.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of bakery equipment and operation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and production of desserts, bread, and pastries for several outlets.
• Support the Executive Pastry Chef with new recipes and techniques.
• Process internal invoices and manage billing of wholesale accounts.
• Schedule a team of up to 25 employees including production, packing and delivery drivers.
• Maintain and develop sanitation practices.
• Motivate the team to uphold high standards in food and service.
• Ensure adherence to company health and safety requirements.
• Train bakers on responsibilities and compliance.

Skills

Great Communication Skills

Trend awareness

Time management

Team leadership

Adaptability

Education

Sanitation certification

Tools

Slicing machine

Mixers

VCR

Small wares equipment

Job description

Summary

Goddess and the Baker is a fun, growing company with 7 locations in Chicago and Wisconsin. We own and operate a bakery commissary near downtown Chicago, IL. We are seeking a talented individual that can drive innovation, creativity and production at our new facility. The junior sous chef will provide leadership to deliver remarkable products for our customers as it relates to Goddess and the Baker's Mission and Values.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and production of desserts, bread, and pastries for several outlets
• Support the Executive Pastry Chef with the creation and development of new recipes and techniques
• Process internal invoices and manage billing of wholesale accounts
• Scheduling a team of up to 25 employees including production, packing and delivery drivers
• Maintain and develop superior sanitation practices
• Motivate the team to maintain a sense of self-pride and passion for food, service, and high standards
• Work side by side with the team to increase and maintain company standards
• Display High Creativity and quality levels through quarterly presentations/ projects
• Ensure requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated area
• Restock kitchen supplies and food items required for service
• Label and date products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation
• Maintain production knowledge and attention to detail with decoration and taste quality
• Assist bakers, and helpers as needed in execution of production
• Conduct training for bakers and compliance with job responsibilities
• Ensure that the highest level of quality.
• Always maintain a clean and organized station.
• Compliant with all health and safety code requirements at all times.
• Ability to follow a recipe, and the food standards set by the company.
• Ability to receive constructive criticism.
• A positive attitude is a must!

Pastry Chef Requirements

• 2+ years experience in a comparable role
• Proven experience in managing food and labor aspects of P&L and budgeting functions
• Previous High Volume- High-Quality experience
• Well-organized with the ability to meet timelines and show results through initiatives
• Great Communication Skills
• Up to date in trends and techniques
• Work varied shifts to include weekends and holidays
• Knowledge of bakery equipment to include, but not limited to a slicing machine, mixers, VCR, and small wares equipment
• Certified of health, safety and sanitation regulations
• Knowledge of weights, measures and various baking and preparation technique
• Strong knowledge of American and European pastries

2+ years experience in a comparable role

• Proven experience in managing food and labor aspects of P&L and budgeting functions
• Previous High Volume- High-Quality experience
• Well-organized with the ability to meet timelines and show results through initiatives
• Great Communication Skills
• Up to date in trends and techniques
• Work varied shifts to include weekends and holidays
• Knowledge of bakery equipment to include, but not limited to a slicing machine, mixers, VCR, and small wares equipment
• Certified of health, safety and sanitation regulations
• Knowledge of weights, measures and various baking and preparation technique
• Strong knowledge of American and European pastries

Benefits package available after 60 days

Benefits package available after 60 days