Pastry Chef

**Us**: artisanal bakery located in the heart of Montclair, NJ. Heavily French and French inspired baked goods and products, we put the emphasis on quality, integrity and diversity.

**Essential functions**:

- Prepare and bake pastries/desserts on daily basis making sure display is always full
- Organize and manage stocks, work with FOH and BOH teams to analyze and determine production each day of the week in order to minimize waste
- Design and execute plan for seasonal/holiday display working closely with GM to communicate and promote these items
- Ensure that all perishable items are stored quickly and efficiently, thus avoiding unnecessary quantities being held within the pastry production areas, always ensuring complete utilization of all items with mínimal waste
- Comply with and fully understand the laws and regulations regarding food safety, health and safety using different equipment
- Perform all necessary cleaning duties and contribute to the overall cleanliness of the daily production at all times and within all sections
- Communicate effectively to management regarding inventory, product pars, and production levels
- Adhere to the strict policies regarding personal grooming and hygiene
- Ensure all accidents are reported to the owner and/ or supervisor, such as equipment damage or injuries
- Attend all briefings and meetings as required

**Requirements**:

- 2-5 years of experience in an artisanal bakery or similar environment or a professional degree in culinary, pastry, bread/viennoiserie
- At least two yearrs of experience with French pastry, bread and laminated dough preferred
- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
- Availability to work on weekends and holidays
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the federal, state, and local standards
- Must understand knowledge of high quality products and be passionate about pastry and desserts
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lb.

**Compensation**:

- $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
- Tips are shared and distributed with the whole team

**Benefits**:

- 5 paid sick days per year
- 5 PTO per year for the first full year of employment (will be in effect after the first full 3 months of employment)
- 10 PTO per year after the first full year of employment
- 40% employee and immediate family discount on all products

**Ability to commute/relocate**:

- Montclair, NJ 07042: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Paid time off

Compensation package:

- Hourly pay
- Tips
- Yearly bonus

Restaurant type:

- Bakery
- Café

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Every weekend
- Overnight shift

Ability to Commute:

- Montclair, NJ 07042 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Montclair, NJ 07042: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person