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Baker / Pastry Chef
Stella’s Bakery — Livingston, TX
Stella’s Bakery is looking for a Baker / Pastry Chef to join our team!
We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys baking and pastry and takes pride in making things from scratch. This position will work primarily on the pastry and bakery side of the kitchen, with a big focus on pastry production, creams and fillings, baking, and developing new products.
We’re not looking for someone who just wants to come in and follow a recipe all day. We want someone who can bring ideas to the table and help us continue creating new and exciting products.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Proofing and baking croissants and other prepared pastries
- Making pastry creams and fillings such as diplomat cream, pastry cream, almond cream, caramels, fruit fillings, and compotes
- Mixing bread doughs and assisting with bread production when needed
- Preparing and finishing pastries for daily production
- Following recipes while maintaining consistency and quality
- Helping create and test new recipes and seasonal pastry items
- Coming up with new flavor combinations and product ideas
- Adjusting recipes when needed for consistency, production, or quality
- Keeping your station clean, organized, and stocked
- Properly labeling and storing ingredients and finished products
- Working with the rest of the kitchen team to make sure production stays on schedule
- Helping wherever needed in the kitchen during busy periods
One Important Thing
You will NOT be responsible for rolling or laminating croissant dough.
Our laminated dough production is handled separately. Your role will be focused more on proofing, baking, finishing, creams, fillings, caramels, recipe development, and general pastry/bakery production.
We’re Looking For Someone Who
- Has professional baking or pastry experience
- Understands basic pastry and baking techniques
- Is comfortable making creams, fillings, and other pastry components from scratch
- Can follow recipes accurately but also knows how to think beyond the recipe
- Has a good eye for quality, consistency, and presentation
- Is creative and interested in developing new products
- Can work independently without needing to be told every step
- Works well in a fast-paced kitchen
- Is dependable, organized, and shows up ready to work
- Is willing to jump in and help other areas of the kitchen when needed
- Takes pride in keeping their workspace clean and organized
The Right Person
We want someone who cares about what they’re putting out. Someone who notices when something isn’t right, wants to figure out why, and takes pride in making it better.
If you love pastry, enjoy creating new things, and want to be part of a bakery where you can actually have a say in what we make, we’d love to meet you.
Pay: Based on experienceSchedule: [Full-time/Part-time]Location: Stella’s Bakery — Livingston, TX
Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $16