What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freelance Pastry Chef / Baker position at Gems Food Co?
Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and talented Freelance Pastry Chef / Baker to craft exquisite baked goods and desserts to support research and development, and service initial customers. This dynamic role offers the flexibility of freelance work and requests that you cook in your own kitchen (we will cover ingredient costs). You will be responsible for preparing high-quality muffins, cookies, and baked items, ensuring consistency, presentation, and adherence to food safety standards. Join us to bring your creative baking skills to life and contribute to memorable culinary experiences!
Responsibilities
- Prepare a variety of baked goods including muffins, , cookies, and baked items with precision and creativity.
- Participate in research & development process.
- Follow detailed recipes and maintain consistency in taste, appearance, and quality across all products.
- Decorate pastries using advanced cake decorating techniques.
- Manage dough preparation, proofing, baking, and finishing processes efficiently for high-volume production.
- Maintain your own personal clean and organized workspace by adhering to food safety protocols and sanitation standards.
- Package baked goods attractively for retail or catering purposes while ensuring freshness and quality.Qualifications
- Proven experience in pastry preparation, baking, or culinary arts within the food industry.
- Strong skills in cake decorating, dough preparation, food handling, and operating kitchen equipment.
- Knowledge of food safety management practices and adherence to health regulations.
- Ability to work independently with excellent time management skills.
- Basic math skills for measuring ingredients accurately and managing inventory levels.
- Previous catering or food production experience is a plus.
Join us as a Freelance Pastry Chef / Baker in this exciting role to use your passion for baking to help us build our dream offering! This paid position offers the opportunity to showcase your skills and participate in concept creation as an early member of our team.
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $35