Pastry Sous Chef - Lead Artful Desserts & Breads

Prentice Organization; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Supplemental benefits

Employee discount

Free meals

Paid training

Job summary

Not a Bakery (NAB), part of the Prentice Hospitality Group, is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef in Scarborough, ME. You will support the Pastry Chef in daily operations, oversee production of desserts, breads, and pastries, and help maintain high standards of quality and service.

This full-time role emphasizes teamwork, training of pastry staff, recipe execution, food safety, and efficient kitchen organization. Applicants should have pastry experience, strong baking knowledge, and a passion for craft

Qualifications

• Previous pastry experience required; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques and dessert preparation.
• Ability to follow recipes with accuracy and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pastry Chef in managing daily pastry production and service.
• Prepare and produce desserts, breads, pastries, and baked goods according to established recipes and standards.
• Ensure all pastry items meet quality, consistency, and presentation expectations.
• Support supervision, training, and development of pastry cooks and kitchen staff.
• Help manage production schedules to ensure timely preparation and service.
• Maintain proper food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards in all pastry areas.
• Assist with ordering, inventory management, and ingredient organization.
• Monitor product quality and help minimize waste through proper preparation and storage.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to support menu development and seasonal offerings.
• Maintain an organized, efficient, and positive kitchen environment.

Skills

Pastry production

Baking techniques

Dessert preparation

Team supervision

Time management

Food safety

Job description

Not a Bakery (NAB), part of the Prentice Hospitality Group, is seeking a Pastry Sous Chef in Scarborough, ME. You will support the Pastry Chef in daily operations, oversee production of desserts, breads, and pastries, and help maintain high standards of quality and service.

This full-time role emphasizes teamwork, training of pastry staff, recipe execution, food safety, and efficient kitchen organization. Applicants should have pastry experience, strong baking knowledge, and a passion for craft