What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Chef position at Joshua Wilton House?
We are looking for an experienced Pastry Chef to prepare a variety of desserts, pastries and breads. Your skill in baking high quality desserts should be matched by your creativity to develop new dishes and recipes.
The ideal candidate will be well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for the sweeter things. They must adhere to health and safety standards to provide clients with the best possible serving.
The goal is to enhance customer satisfaction so that we can maintain and expand our clientele.
Responsibilities
- Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes
- Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers
- Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting
- Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget
- Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking
- Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel
- Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards
Requirements and skills
- Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or relevant role
- Great attention to detail and creativity
- Organizing and leadership skills
- Willingness to replenish professional knowledge
- In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition
- Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)
- Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Harrisonburg, VA 22801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location