Executive Pastry Chef jobs in Danbury, CT

Job Description:

The Pastry Chef at High Watch Recovery Center and Wilson’s by High Watch plays a pivotal role in creating a variety of baked goods from scratch, including breads, pastries, and laminated doughs. We are looking to add another member to our team to assist in all aspects of the bakery. You will work alongside other professional bakers and pastry chefs. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits after the first full month of employment.

About High Watch Recovery Center:

We are a treatment center for drug and alcohol rehabilitation and have been located in Kent, CT for over 80 years. We have a long-established reputation for culinary excellence, and through that, we are able to nourish an amazing population of guests with homemade sweet and savory item.

Wilson’s Café

The Baker at Wilson’s by High Watch plays a pivotal role in crafting quick breads, pastries, and creating confectionaries. This position involves a spectrum of tasks including dough mixing, cake baking, decoration, and ensuring cleanliness. Additionally, the Pastry Chef contributes to setting up displays, maintaining presentation standards, and managing inventory by stocking and rotating goods, as well as monitoring product needs and replacements.

Pastry Chef Responsibilities:

· Follow recipes meticulously to prepare a diverse range of breads, cakes, confectionaries, and pastries to established standards.

· Expertly mix doughs and cakes while maintaining quality and consistency.

· Decorate baked goods to meet presentation standards.

· Maintain cleanliness and organization in the bakery area.

· Assist in setting up displays to showcase baked goods attractively.

· Monitor inventory levels, stock shelves, rotate goods, and communicate any product needs.

· Conduct quality control checks, including tasting and sampling produced goods, to ensure top-notch quality.

· Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to HWRC policies and procedures.

· Adhere strictly to confidentiality requirements.

Pastry Chef Requirements:

· High School Diploma or equivalent.

· Previous long-term employment as a baker or bachelor's degree in baking and pastry arts.

· Strong communication, time management, and planning skills.

· Attention to detail, particularly during quality inspections.

· Basic math skills.

· Ability to work independently or collaboratively to solve problems, plan schedules, and fulfill orders.

· Flexibility in work schedule, including availability for early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment require the ability to walk, bend, stand, climb stairs, speak English, hear, use a telephone, drive, and operate standard office equipment. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits:

Bereavement leave

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Schedule:

Morning shift

Ability to Relocate: Yes

Location:

Kent, CT 06757: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.50 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Baking: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kent, CT 06757: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person