Baker/Pastry Chef

POSITION SUMMARY: Preparing a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread, etc. Creating new and exciting desserts to engage the interest of guests. Decorating pastries using different icings, toppings, etc. to ensure a beautiful and exiting presentation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes.

2. Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers.

3. Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting.

4. Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget.

5. Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking.

6. Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently.

7. Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

EDUCATION: 2-year culinary degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker, or relevant role.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

· Able to read and follow both written and verbal communication.

· Effectively supervise and train subordinates.

· Work independently and exercise judgment to resolve personnel and production issues that arise during daily operations.

· Communicate successfully and maintain good interpersonal relations with co-workers.

· Able to handle stress arising from daily operations.

· Communicate effectively by telephone.

· Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide accurately with a calculator.

· Ability to move kitchen equipment and supplies from one area of work site to another.

· Ability to move frequently throughout kitchen and food production outlets.

· Clean, maintain and operate essential equipment.

· Must be able to tolerate hot/cold temperatures.

· Cook and develop additions to menu.

· Ability to stand for extended periods of time with little to no walking.

· Must be able to bend, stoop, twist and reach.

· Must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to fifty (50) pounds with or without accommodation.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES: Food Handler’s certification and Responsible Vendors Training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Key West, FL 33040: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person