What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Chef and Baker position at Cornerstone Bakery and Restuarant?
Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Pastry Chef and Baker to join our dynamic culinary team. This energetic role combines the artistry of pastry creation with the precision of preparation, ensuring every baked good and dessert meets our high standards of quality and presentation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating exceptional food production skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to food safety. As a key contributor to our culinary excellence, you will craft delectable baked goods, decorate cakes with flair, and maintain a clean, organized workspace that promotes efficiency and safety.
Responsibilities
- May include delivering of bread
- Prepare a variety of baked goods, including cakes, pastries, cookies, and other desserts, adhering strictly to established recipes and quality standards.
- Decorate cakes and desserts with artistic flair, utilizing advanced cake decorating techniques to create visually stunning presentations.
- Manage food preparation tasks efficiently in high-volume production settings, ensuring timely delivery without compromising quality.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively, including mixers, ovens, knives, and other culinary tools essential for pastry production.
- Maintain a clean workspace by following food safety protocols, proper sanitation procedures, and ensuring all equipment is sanitized after use.
- Package finished products securely for storage or delivery while maintaining presentation quality.
- Support food handling and safety practices throughout all stages of food production to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Assist in catering events or restaurant service as needed, providing excellent customer service through prompt and professional interactions.
Experience
- Proven experience as a Pastry Chef or in a similar high-volume bakery or restaurant environment with a focus on pastry preparation.
- Strong skills in cake decorating, baking techniques, and food presentation are essential.
- Demonstrated ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently within fast-paced settings.
- Experience in food industry standards related to food safety management, recipe adherence, and food handling procedures.
- Prior work involving catering or large-scale food production is highly desirable.
- Excellent knife skills combined with culinary experience in baking or pastry arts are required.
- Familiarity with packaging techniques for baked goods and managing high-volume production processes will set you apart.
Join us if you’re eager to bring your culinary talents to life in an energetic environment that values creativity, precision, and teamwork!
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Opportunities for advancement
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25