Pastry Chef

The Village Bakery & Café needs Pastry Chefs. The opportunity requires a person of good character, with a passion for bread and pastry baking, and strong leadership skills. Our products are hand-made daily with only the best ingredients. No added preservatives. This is a great opportunity for an energetic go-getter that really wants to make their mark. Applicants must be friendly, motivated and diligent in their work.

Position Responsibilities:

• Improving our pastry systems and processes at the commissary and in the bakeries
• Testing and creating holiday and seasonal menus and menu specials along with our Head Baker and our Culinary team
• Lead training of all pastry items in commissary
• Leading the bakery in pastry skill and knowledge
• Use and maintain our inventory system and standard order guides to control inventory based on bakery demands
• Maintaining our high quality standards in pastries through regular tastings at both the commissary and the bakeries
• Helping with the training and roll-out processes for new pastry items alongside the Culinary team

Position Requirements

• Positive attitude and desire to learn and grow
• Strong work ethic, team player
• Ability to lift 50lb bags of flour and stand for 8 hours
• Baking experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to do “on the fly” math
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques and quality standards
• Great attention to detail
• Knowledge of sanitation principles
• Availability early mornings and weekends
• Certificate or degree in culinary arts preferred but not required
• High school diploma or GED
• Early morning availability (30 hours per week)
• At least 18 years old with reliable transportation