Baker / Pastry Chef - Connecticut

The Chef Agency • Westport, CT

10h • $70,000 - $100,000

About The Position

New bakery/café concept seeks a Baker/Pastry Chef to lead daily production of Israeli & Middle Eastern pastries.

Requirements

• Proven baker/pastry chef experience with strong laminated dough production
• Familiarity with Israeli/Middle Eastern pastries preferred (burekas/borek, malawach, yeasted flatbreads)
• Comfortable producing both savory and sweet items in a high-quality, production-focused environment
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and excited to help build an opening team with systems and standards

Responsibilities

• Produce laminated doughs and execute daily production of savory and sweet baked goods to spec
• Manage fermentation, lamination, proofing, and baking while maintaining consistency and quality
• Prepare fillings/components featuring Israeli & Middle Eastern flavors and support seasonal menu items
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety while following recipes and production schedules

Benefits

• M/D/V
• PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed