Pastry Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Pastry Chef

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Assistant Pastry Chef to join a growing retail and wholesale artisan bakery. The bakery produces naturally leavened hearth breads, pan breads, rolls, viennoiserie, cookies, quiche, muffins, desserts, and more.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with Pastry Cook / Pastry Chef experience who is passionate about baking, enjoys working with a close-knit team, and wants to continue developing their skills.

Schedule & Compensation

• Five shifts per week
• Primary shifts: 4:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays, is required
• $25-$28 per hour , based on experience
• Weekly cash tips in addition to base pay
• Potential for Overtime

Responsibilities

• Morning baking
• Croissant and viennoiserie production
• Stocking and maintaining the pastry showcase
• Quiche production
• Preparing fillings, cookies, muffin batters, desserts, and other bakery items
• Accurately weighing and measuring ingredients
• Following recipes and production schedules
• Working efficiently within established production timelines
• Communicating with bakers and management to ensure production needs are met
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary workspace
• Completing all required cleaning checklists

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in artisan baking and pastry production
• Dependable, responsible, and self-motivated
• Able to follow recipes, instructions, and production schedules
• Strong time-management and communication skills
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
• Weekend and holiday availability
• Previous bakery or pastry experience preferred, but not required

Harper Associates, founded in 1968, is Michigan’s longest-running hospitality recruitment agency. We partner with hotels, restaurants, country clubs, food service companies, and other professional organizations to source and place top talent.

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Harper Associates specializes in the permanent placement of experienced personnel. Founded in 1968, Harper Associates has built an excellent reputation in the recruitment industry. Our long-standing history in the industry makes us unique. While we have progressed with the times, we still strive to offer personal attention and dedication to meet our clients’ needs. Harper Consultants are constantly networking, creating a continuous pool of experienced professionals to choose from.

Company Description

Harper Associates specializes in the permanent placement of experienced personnel. Founded in 1968, Harper Associates has built an excellent reputation in the recruitment industry. Our long-standing history in the industry makes us unique. While we have progressed with the times, we still strive to offer personal attention and dedication to meet our clients’ needs. Harper Consultants are constantly networking, creating a continuous pool of experienced professionals to choose from.