Production Kitchen Lead & Pastry Innovator

Aspasia; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspasia Coffee and Bake Shop is seeking a Production Kitchen Assistant Manager who loves baking and leading teams. You will assist the Production Kitchen Manager to coordinate daily production, maintain high hygiene standards, and ensure all bakery and café items meet Aspasia quality and recipes.

You will train staff, monitor sanitation, control food and labor costs, and help develop standardized recipes and techniques.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in management roles in high-volume kitchens.
• Experience as Pastry Chef, Baker, or Decorator.
• Certified ServSafe Food Manager.
• Knowledge of sanitation principles and baking techniques.
• Ability to learn Aspasia systems and applications.
• Professional appearance with impeccable hygiene.
• Strong math skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production for the Production Kitchen, and deliveries to other shops and clients.
• Maximize the productivity of kitchen staff.
• Assist in training the production kitchen team on proper execution.
• Understand procedures, standards, guidelines, and training programs.
• Inspect kitchen equipment for cleanliness and monitor sanitation policies to abide by state laws.
• Communicate with the Production Kitchen Manager and Store Managers for smooth service.
• Assist with inventory and ordering for Production Kitchen.
• Assist in menu development, recipe trials, and costing.
• Develop standardized recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation.
• Provide advice to Store Managers as needed.
• Organize all pre-orders for flawless execution.
• Assist in opening/closing procedures.

Skills

Management

Pastry

Bakery

Hygiene

Training

Leadership

Communication

Cost control

MS Office

Education

Culinary Arts certificate

Baking related degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Aspasia Coffee and Bake Shop is seeking a Production Kitchen Assistant Manager who loves baking and leading teams. You will assist the Production Kitchen Manager to coordinate daily production, maintain high hygiene standards, and ensure all bakery and café items meet Aspasia quality and recipes.

You will train staff, monitor sanitation, control food and labor costs, and help develop standardized recipes and techniques.