Dessert Chef

Part-Time / Temporary Dessert Chef

We are seeking a talented and passionate Dessert Chef to join our culinary team on a part-time basis, 4 days per week, with the option of a temporary 3-month position. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pastry, desserts, and food service, with a passion for creating high-quality, creative, and beautifully presented desserts.

This position is ideal for a chef who enjoys working in a collaborative kitchen environment and takes pride in consistency, presentation, and quality.

The selected candidate will work closely with our current chef and will receive hands-on training and guidance during the first few weeks. The goal of the training and shadowing period is to ensure the chef is fully comfortable with our recipes, procedures, equipment, and standards before working independently.

Duties

• Prepare and execute a variety of desserts, pastries, cakes, and other sweet offerings according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Develop and introduce creative dessert ideas using seasonal and high-quality ingredients.
• Assist with planning and updating dessert menus based on customer preferences and seasonal availability.
• Ensure consistent taste, quality, portioning, and presentation of all desserts.
• Prepare desserts for daily service, special events, banquets, and other functions as needed.
• Maintain proper inventory of dessert and pastry ingredients and minimize food waste.
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and health and safety procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry and kitchen areas.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team and communicate effectively regarding preparation and service needs.
• Assist with accommodating special dietary requirements when requested, including allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Participate in training and shadowing with our current chef during the initial weeks of employment.
• After completing the training period, work independently while maintaining the established recipes, quality, and presentation standards.

Training & Transition to Independent Work

Our current chef will provide hands-on training and supervision during the first few weeks. The new Dessert Chef will initially work alongside and shadow the chef to learn our menu, recipes, preparation methods, kitchen procedures, and expectations.

Once the chef demonstrates the ability to consistently meet our standards, they will transition to working independently.

Experience

• Previous experience as a Dessert Chef, Pastry Chef, Baker, or in a similar culinary position preferred.
• Experience preparing desserts in a restaurant, fine dining, catering, hotel, or high-volume food service environment.
• Strong knowledge of dessert preparation, presentation, portion control, and food safety.
• Creativity and attention to detail when preparing and presenting desserts.
• Ability to follow recipes consistently while also contributing new ideas.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently after the initial training period.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with banquet or special-event dessert preparation is a plus.
• Familiarity with food inventory and minimizing waste is a plus.

Position Details

• Position: Part-Time / Temporary Dessert Chef
• Schedule: 4 days per week
• Temporary Term: Approximately 3 months
• Training: Initial training and shadowing with our current chef for the first few weeks
• Transition: Opportunity to work independently after successful completion of the training period
• Work Environment: Collaborative culinary team focused on quality, creativity, and excellent guest experiences

We are looking for someone who is passionate about desserts, takes pride in their work, and is excited to become part of a team that values creativity, quality, consistency, and teamwork.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person