French Pastry

The Cake Bake Shop Admin LLC•Carmel, IN

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cake Bake Shop is a fast emerging brand that has become a destination for many to celebrate the special occasions in their life. At The Cake Bake Shop our goal is to provide a magical and one of a kind experience to each and every guest, and that all starts with our talented French Pastry Chefs! The French Pastry Chef’s job is vital to ensuring our reputation for outstandingly beautiful and exceptionally delicious desserts is upheld. We are looking for an experienced Pastry Chef to fill a vacant spot in our production kitchen and contribute to the overall excellence of our restaurant and dessert products. The French pastry chef should be versed in all products that are made within the department and understand the composition of each item, while being responsible for quality control. This position requires great attention to detail and an understanding of different flavor profiles. The French Pastry Chef at The Cake Bake Shop will work a varied schedule which includes some evenings, weekends, and holidays. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and company matched 401(k), after a waiting period.

Requirements

The French pastry chef must have a least one years’ experience in a professional kitchen setting
Must be able to interact with others in a friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing manner in a team environment
Must be comfortable working in hot, loud, and crowded environments
Must be able to physically lift, bend, or stoop
Must be fit enough to lift up to 50 pounds at a time, multiple times a day
Must be Servsafe certified, and have a working knowledge of food safety
We are looking for someone to work as a team player, follow instructions, and help us delight our customers with delicious treats from our menu.

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-volume production is preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the proper execution, construction, and design of all French pastry desserts as well as ice cream
Prepare all items as directed, adhering to recipes, portion controls, and presentation standards set by The Cake Bake Shop
Ensures all par levels are met for both Cake Bake locations
Understands and produces all ice cream products for the shop
Cleanly and efficiently prepares items for service
Rotate and keep clean any food storage areas
Keep walk-in area tidy and in proper rotation
Complete any products to proper specifications of the Kitchen Managers
Assist in any baking needs when assigned
Execute all assigned prep items before shift end
Execute all recipes as they are written
Keep all equipment (ovens, mixers, food processors, etc.) in clean working order
Assist in putting away deliveries and breaking down boxes
Ensure to communicate with FOH on all product changes, quantities, and updates
Keep a clean and tidy workspace at all times
Close or open the kitchen