What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Chef position at The Event Factory?
The Event Factory Kitchen & Stage – Warwick, RI
The Event Factory Kitchen & Stage is seeking a talented and dependable Pastry Chef to join our culinary team. This position will be based out of The Event Factory’s commercial kitchen in Warwick.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about pastry, takes pride in presentation and consistency, and is excited about helping develop a growing dessert program.
Responsibilities- Prepare and produce fresh pastries and desserts on a consistent production schedule
- Create cakes, tarts, pies, individual desserts, cookies, pastries, and other specialty items
- Assist in developing seasonal and signature desserts
- Maintain consistent quality, portioning, presentation, and recipes
- Prepare products for daily delivery and service
- Manage pastry ingredients, inventory, prep lists, and production levels
- Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workspace
- Minimize waste while maintaining high quality standards
- Work collaboratively with ownership and the culinary team on new menu ideas and product development
We are looking for someone with professional pastry, bakery, or restaurant dessert experience who is creative but also understands the importance of efficient production and consistency.
Experience with Italian and European-style pastries and desserts is especially desirable. Knowledge of items such as tiramisu, cannoli, tortes, cheesecakes, fruit tarts, mousses, panna cotta, specialty cakes, and modern plated or individual desserts is a plus.
The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently once production standards and recipes are established.
Compensation: Competitive and based on experience
Schedule: To be determined based on production needs
Location: The Event Factory Kitchen & Stage – Warwick, Rhode Island