Pastry Chef

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Pastry Chef/Baker:

We are seeking a talented Pastry Chef/Baker to join our culinary team.

If you have a passion for

pastries, desserts, and baking, and a flair for creativity in both sweet

and savory creations, we

want you on our team. In this role, you will lead our baking and dessert

program, collaborating

closely with the chef team to develop new recipes while maintaining the

highest standards of

quality, consistency, and presentation in a fast-paced, high-end kitchen

environment. We are

looking for high-energy, dedicated, and passionate team members to join

our family, and we are

deeply committed to growing and developing our team while providing a

safe, energetic, and fun

work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a wide range of desserts, pastries, and baked goods, including
  
  

cookies,

cakes, and bread, following in-house, traditional and modern recipes.

Over time, take on

Additional Responsibilities Such As Assisting With The Brunch Program,

with the long-term

goal of managing a breakfast, quiche, and coffee division.

• Create and innovate recipes, developing new pastries, desserts, and
  
  

baked goods that

elevate the menu and delight guests.

• Design and plate desserts with precision, using advanced presentation
  
  

techniques to

ensure each item is visually stunning and consistent with the

restaurants standards.

• Manage ingredient inventory and supplies, placing orders as needed and
  
  

maintaining the

quality and freshness of all baking ingredients.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen, adhering to all health,
  
  

safety, and

sanitation regulations.

• Collaborate with the culinary team and management, coordinating
  
  

production schedules

and service to ensure efficiency and quality.

• Adapt to seasonal menu changes and special requests, ensuring
  
  

flexibility in production

while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a professional kitchen or bakery
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, including pastry doughs,
  
  

custards, mousses,

confections, chocolate work, and decorative presentation.

• Creativity and recipe development skills, with the ability to innovate
  
  

desserts that are

both visually appealing and delicious.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, managing
  
  

multiple tasks while

maintaining quality and attention to detail.

• Strong organizational skills, including inventory management,
  
  

ingredient ordering, and

maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to
  
  

collaborate with chefs,

kitchen staff, and management.

• Ability to lead and motivate kitchen staff, fostering a positive and
  
  

productive work

environment.

• Experienced in production of large quantity food; preparation and
  
  

excellent knowledge of

quality food operations.

• Food Handlers Permit or must be able to obtain within 6 weeks
• Willingness to work all shifts including evenings, weekends, and
  
  

holidays depending on

the restaurants hours of operation

• Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment with the
  
  

ability to stand for

extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds with or without

accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of professional experience in a bakery or high-end restaurant
  
  

pastry program,

with hands-on experience creating a variety of pastries, desserts, and

baked goods.

• Formal culinary training or equivalent professional experience is
  
  

preferred, but

exceptional skill and artistry in pastry is a priority

Why Work at The Edge:

Competitive pay

Full-time employees (30 hours per week) accrue PTO based on hours

wo rked, up to 40

hours annually.

Uniforms provided

\*The Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants

will receive consideration for employment

without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sex, national

origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity,

protected veteran status, disability or any other category protected by

law.