Careers

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Our bakery produces a diverse superior quality German and European artisan breads and pastries. The Baker works in conjunction with the Bakery Staff, our team of bakers and pastry department.

Ideal candidates will have:

• A minimum of five - ten years of professional Bread baking experience.
• Thorough knowledge of pre-ferments and German ryes, sourdoughs, and be skilled in the mixing, kneading, and hand-crafting of traditional breads and pastries. Experience with naturally leavened dough.
• Knowledge of all aspects of high volume production including baking times and temperatures of a variety of baked goods, the materials and techniques used in volume production, food sanitation principles and the ability to operate sophisticated bakery equipment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills base.
• Previous successful supervisory and product development experience are not required but could present a unique opportunity for the right candidate to move into a production management position.

We offer a competitive Salary plus medical benefits.

Salary is based on experience with a market leading , award-winning and innovative German bakery

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

We are looking for an experienced Pastry Chef with knowledge of German and European Pastries, to prepare a variety of desserts, pastries or other sweet goods. Your skill in baking high quality treats should be matched by your creativity to develop new amazing tastes and recipes. 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 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
• 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

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