Pastry Chef

MyCafé
Milford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 2/2/2022 CLOSED ON 3/31/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Chef position at MyCafé?

Come be a part of the magic that is MyCafé! If you are a team player who enjoys working in a fun friendly environment, we want to hear from you! MyCafé offers competitive wages based on experience with room to learn and grow. Our modern, chic, yet comfortable atmosphere is guaranteed to attract a diverse crowd seeking relaxation while indulging in sweet treats and fresh brewed coffee. Our menu ranges from gourmet handmade baked goods, pastries, and delectable chocolate covered strawberries to a variety of specialty brewed drinks. We are seeking experienced Bakers, Pastry Chefs, and Baristas to build a skilled team to provide My Cafés’ customers with a delightful experience. We also welcome Bakers Apprentices to come learn the art! We are in a prime location for customers to grab something to go before work or relax in between visiting the many local retail stores in our area. Our unique cafe environment is guaranteed to bring in a steady flow of customers ready to be served by the best of the best! Apply today for the opportunity to be on staff for our Grand Opening!

The ideal candidate will be well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations. 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 is exciting and appetizing
  • 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
  • Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently
  • Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel
  • Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or relevant role
  • Great attention to detail and creativity
  • Organizational and leadership skills
  • Willingness to constantly learn new techniques and indusrty 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
  • HS Diploma or equivalent

In an effort to keep everyone safe and slow the spread of the COVID-19 Virus, MyCafé requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and to provide proof of such prior to start date. Thank you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Physical Setting:

  • Bakery
  • Café

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
In an effort to keep everyone safe and slow the spread of the COVID-19 Virus, MyCafé requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and to provide proof of such prior to start date. Thank you.

Work Location: One location

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