Lead Pastry Chef

Harmons•Salt Lake City, UT

8d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to maintain quality standards and product levels of all pastry products in the Bakery in addition to training other Pastry Chefs. This person will be preparing, cooking, mixing, baking, assembling, packaging, labeling, and decorating pastries; ordering, receiving, and storing product; determining production and inventory levels, and providing exceptional customer service. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services the Bakery provides Responsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the Bakery Confirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad items Ensures the Bakery is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearance Delivers excellent customer service to all customers Follows production sheets to ensure appropriate inventory levels of Harmons’ pastries Ensures the correct amount of ingredients and supplies are in stock Minimizes waste by ordering and storing ingredients correctly, being mindful of out-of-code dates, and rotating product Prepares, cooks, bakes, assembles, and decorates pastries for sale and to keep as back-stock Writes production sheets for other Pastry Chefs Assists with test and quarterly inventory Teaches, mentors, and educates associates to help them be successful members of the team Provides honest, direct, and constant feedback to Pastry Chefs regarding their performance and areas of improvement Writes the schedule for Pastry Chefs Communicates openly and frequently with Store Director, Bakery Manager, Cake and Pastry Merchandiser, and Director of Fresh Bakery MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs other job-related duties as assigned. NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS: Consistent and daily interaction with store associates Consistent and daily interaction with customers

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED preferred; one year of bakery experience preferred; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Current Food Handler’s Permit
Experience preparing pastries quickly and efficiently with quality professional results
Ability to read and follow a recipe
Basic math skills used to half or double recipes
Enjoys working with, handling, and eating cake and pastry products
Knowledge of mixing, cooking, baking, and assembling procedures and times for pastries
Ability to interpret policies and procedures
Excellent organization and planning skills
Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with customers and fellow associates
Ability to professionally and appropriately handle conflict
Must possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one’s own success as well as the success of your team
Required to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized skills and techniques
Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons’ mission and commitment to working collaboratively
Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, forward focused, and consistent
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Responsibilities

Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures
Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services the Bakery provides
Responsible for maintaining the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the Bakery
Confirms pricing accuracy and signage for all products, paying particular attention to ad items
Ensures the Bakery is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets the company standards for appearance
Delivers excellent customer service to all customers
Follows production sheets to ensure appropriate inventory levels of Harmons’ pastries
Ensures the correct amount of ingredients and supplies are in stock
Minimizes waste by ordering and storing ingredients correctly, being mindful of out-of-code dates, and rotating product
Prepares, cooks, bakes, assembles, and decorates pastries for sale and to keep as back-stock
Writes production sheets for other Pastry Chefs
Assists with test and quarterly inventory
Teaches, mentors, and educates associates to help them be successful members of the team
Provides honest, direct, and constant feedback to Pastry Chefs regarding their performance and areas of improvement
Writes the schedule for Pastry Chefs
Communicates openly and frequently with Store Director, Bakery Manager, Cake and Pastry Merchandiser, and Director of Fresh Bakery