Pastry Chef

Overview

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Pastry Chef to elevate our culinary offerings with exceptional baked goods and desserts. In this dynamic role, you will craft a variety of pastries, cakes, and confections, ensuring each item meets our high standards of quality, presentation, and flavor. Your creativity and culinary expertise will inspire delicious experiences for our guests while maintaining a clean, organized workspace. Join us to bring artistry and precision to the art of pastry making in a fast-paced, food industry environment that values excellence and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide range of baked goods, including cakes, pastries, tarts, cookies, and bread from scratch using established recipes and techniques
• Decorate cakes and desserts with professional cake decorating skills to create visually stunning presentations
• Operate kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, pastry bags, and other baking tools safely and efficiently
• Maintain food safety standards by adhering to proper food handling procedures and cleanliness protocols
• Assist in food production for catering events or high-volume orders while ensuring consistency in quality and portion control
• Package finished products attractively for retail display or customer takeaway orders
• Support the team by maintaining a clean workspace, organizing ingredients, and managing inventory levels effectively

Requirements

• Proven pastry experience with a strong portfolio of baked goods and desserts demonstrating creativity and technical skill
• Knowledge of cake decorating techniques and dough preparation methods
• Experience in food production environments with high-volume output preferred
• Skilled in operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently within a busy kitchen setting
• Strong understanding of food safety management practices and proper food handling procedures
• Excellent knife skills for precise pastry preparation and dough handling
• Ability to follow recipes accurately while maintaining consistency across multiple batches
• Basic math skills for measuring ingredients accurately and managing inventory levels
• Customer service orientation with the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Culinary experience in the food industry with a focus on baking or pastry arts is highly desirable
• Catering experience is a plus for managing large-scale events or special orders

Join us as a Pastry Chef where your talent will shine through every creation! We are committed to fostering an energetic environment that celebrates culinary artistry while ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction at every step. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills further while contributing to memorable dining experiences.

Pay: $23.50 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Fine dining: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• New Haven, CT 06511 (Required)

Work Location: In person