Pastry Chef

About the role

In charge of all baked goods and desserts. Be the Director of Quality by ensuring highest quality foods are prepared and served. A Baker's main duty is preparing baked goods and desserts for the Café and serving of daily meals, followed by kitchen support and shift relief.

Key responsibilities

• Design and improve recipes
• Measure and combine ingredients and use mixers, blenders, heat sources, and other equipment to make baked goods, such as cookies, bread, cakes, etc.
• Decorate and display finished products
• Test ingredients and finished goods to ensure that each item meets food safety and quality controls
• Greet customers, answer questions, make recommendations, accept orders and payments and provide exceptional customer service
• Keep records relating to deliveries, inventory, and production levels
• Take client information and ensure that deliveries are fulfilled accurately and on time
• Clean and restock workstations and ensure that all equipment is sanitized and prepared for the next shift
• Lead all staff training and ensure new staff receive proper attention and follow proper procedures for handling baked items and desserts
• Monitor kitchen to ensure proper use of product and inventory control while keeping waste to a minimum

About you

• Bake with passion and love, using fresh, seasonal ingredients and baking from scratch whenever humanly possible
• Work efficiently, keeping your station organized and clean
• Maintain a safe work environment for all staff and guests
• Adhere to all food safety and hygiene standards
• Perform monthly inventory with the Kitchen Manager
• Maintain baking recipes and ensure all items are sold at 30% or lower Food Cost