Job Description
Job Description
About Us: We are a new, small-batch bakery passionate about bringing handcrafted, high-quality baked goods to our neighborhood. We are building a small, dedicated team and are looking for a skilled junior pastry chef to help us grow from the ground up.
The Role: We are looking for a Junior Pastry Chef / Pastry Cook who already possesses strong baking fundamentals and wants a place to refine their craft. You don't need to be an executive chef, but you do need to know your way around a commercial kitchen, understand how to scale a recipe, and have a steady hand for finishing pastries. This is a perfect role for a recent culinary school graduate or someone with 1–2 years of bakery prep experience who wants to grow into a leadership role as our business expands.
What You Will Do:
- Execute house recipes for pastries, doughs, and batters with high consistency and precision.
- Measure and scale ingredients accurately by weight.
- Finish and plate items cleanly, including basic piping, glazing, and decorating.
- Manage your own prep list and time efficiently to meet daily display case deadlines.
- Maintain strict cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards at your station.
What We Are Looking For:
- Foundational Skills: You understand baker's percentages, temperature control, and different mixing methods (creaming, folding, etc.).
- Experience: At least 1 year in a commercial kitchen/bakery OR a degree/certificate from a culinary arts program.
- Attention to Detail: You care about how things look just as much as how they taste.
- Reliability: You are punctual, ready to work on your feet, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer:
- A positive, low-stress kitchen environment free of typical restaurant egos.
- Direct mentorship from the founders and the ability to influence new menu items.
- A clear pathway for wage increases as you prove your skills and the bakery grows.
- Free coffee and baked goods on shift!