Pastry Prep Cook

Job description:

What is Le Petit Four Bakery:

Le Petit Four Bakery is a French family owned bakery, it started from a small garage in 2020 and now has 1 retail location in Wellesley MA, and a beautiful Factory / Production facility in the heart of Needham MA. Using carefully-sourced ingredients from France (Flour & Butter) and making everything from scratch.

Le Petit Four is committed to producing the highest quality baked goods. Le Petit Four is also known for bridging the gap between bakery and drinks. People call Le Petit Four, a trip to Paris in Bakery box!

Full Job Description: Pastry Prep Cook

In this role, you will be taught french pastry techniques and desserts, and how to work in a traditional french bakery. You will be prepping cream such as lemon curd, pastry cream and almond cream, you will be expected to prep cookie doughs, sweet doughs, cake doughs, muffins, almond croissants, caneles, glazes, caconut macaroons, tiramisu cream and more.

PS: This role focuses mostly on preparations.

if you have:

• A desire to help where needed and work as part of a team
• Have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays.
• have at least 1-2 years of experience successfully working in a fast-paced kitchen

Our Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive Pay (Pastry Prep Cook pay ranges from $22.00-$25.00/hour)
• Catering Service Fee Pooling - A percentage of catering sales are pooled and redistributed to all back of house team members quarterly as a thank you! More growth more money.
• 50% Employer Contribution to Health and Dental insurance for full time team members
• 1 Week Paid Vacation Time (after 1 year of full-time service)
• Paid sick time
• Flexible schedule with no late nights
• 25% discount in our stores
• Exciting potential for growth

Summary Assistant pastry Chef’ Primary Responsibilities

• Follow prep lists created by the lead department.
• Label and stock all ingredients
• Complete all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen manager
• prepping cream, cakes, glazes, eclair shells, mousse cakes, glazing cakes and eclairs and finishing pastries for the bakery & catering events.
• Measuring quantities and other pastry ingredients
• Adhere to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards
• Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply
• Learn about the cooking methods and techniques employed in the kitchen
• Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible
• Supervising food and cooling room temperatures
• Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen
• Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions/Working Conditions for all Positions

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to grasp and reach overhead
• Must be able to lift, move, and carry 50 lbs
• Must be able to work 8 hours a day on feet
• ServSafe Certification is a plus

We are looking forward to meeting you and for you to contribute to this great story!

Valerie and Romain

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Pastry: 2 years (Required)
• Fast Paced Kitchen: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Needham Heights, MA 02494 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25