Baker/Pastry Chef
13 days ago
Washington
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Bonus based on performance, • Competitive salary, • Employee discounts, • Flexible schedule Position Overview We are seeking a skilled, dependable, and creative Baker / Pastry Chef to lead and support the daily production of our pastry and baked goods program. This role is responsible for preparing high-quality pastries, breakfast items, baked goods, and caf offerings that reflect excellence, consistency, and hospitality. The ideal candidate has strong baking fundamentals, attention to detail, a clean and organized work style, and the ability to produce beautiful, delicious products in a fast-paced caf environment. This is a hands-on production role for someone who cares deeply about quality, consistency, presentation, and building a pastry program that guests love. This position will support caf service, catering, events, wholesale opportunities, and future menu development. Key Responsibilities Baking and Pastry Production • Prepare and bake pastries, breakfast items, breads, cookies, cakes, bars, and other caf offerings according to established recipes and production schedules., • Execute daily and weekly prep lists with consistency, cleanliness, and attention to detail., • Ensure all baked goods meet standards for taste, texture, appearance, portion size, and freshness., • Support production for caf service, catering, special events, wholesale, and seasonal offerings.Menu Development and Quality, • Assist with the development of seasonal pastries, breakfast items, grab-and-go offerings, and special menu features., • Maintain consistency across recipes, batch sizes, finishing techniques, and presentation., • Monitor guest feedback, product performance, and waste to help improve the pastry program., • Ensure products pair well with the cafs coffee, beverage, and hospitality experience., • Kitchen Organization and Cleanliness, • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient production workspace., • Follow proper food safety, sanitation, labeling, storage, and rotation procedures., • Ensure all ingredients, tools, equipment, and finished products are stored properly., • Complete daily cleaning tasks and help maintain health department readiness at all times.Inventory and Ordering Support, • Monitor ingredient levels, packaging, and pastry production supplies., • Assist with ordering needs, inventory counts, receiving deliveries, and checking product quality., • Help control waste through proper forecasting, production planning, and portion control., • Communicate low stock, product issues, or vendor concerns promptly.Equipment and Safety, • Safely operate ovens, mixers, sheeters, scales, refrigerators, freezers, and other kitchen equipment., • Maintain equipment cleanliness and communicate maintenance issues quickly., • Follow all safety procedures and ensure a safe working environment.Team Collaboration, • Work closely with caf managers, baristas, event teams, and leadership to ensure pastry availability and strong service execution., • Communicate clearly about production timelines, shortages, menu changes, and special orders., • Support training for team members on pastry handling, display standards, reheating procedures, and product knowledge.Qualifications, • Minimum of 12 years of baking, pastry, caf, bakery, restaurant, or production kitchen experience preferred., • Strong knowledge of baking techniques, pastry preparation, food safety, and kitchen organization., • Ability to follow recipes accurately and produce consistent results., • Experience with laminated doughs, muffins, cookies, cakes, breads, breakfast pastries, or caf-style baked goods preferred., • Strong attention to detail, timing, cleanliness, and presentation., • Ability to work independently and manage a production list., • Comfortable working early mornings, weekends, holidays, and occasional events as needed., • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds., • Culinary or pastry training is a plus, but not required with strong hands-on experience.Compensation, • Competitive hourly wage or salary based on experience.To Apply Please submit your resume and a brief note sharing your baking or pastry experience, examples of products you have made, and why you are interested in joining our team.