Pastry Chef

Harmons•Kearns, UT

About The Position

The Pastry Chef maintains the quality standards and product levels of pastry products in the Bakery and trains other Pastry Chefs. The role prepares, cooks, mixes, bakes, assembles, packages, labels, and decorates pastries; orders, receives, and stores products; determines production and inventory levels; and provides customer service. The position follows established department and store policies and procedures, maintains product quality, freshness, assortment, inventory, accurate pricing and signage, and Bakery cleanliness and sanitation. It follows production sheets, ensures ingredients and supplies are stocked, and communicates regularly with the Store Director and Bakery Manager.

Requirements

Current Food Handler’s Permit.
Ability to prepare pastries quickly and efficiently with quality, professional results.
Ability to read and follow recipes.
Basic math skills for halving or doubling recipes.
Knowledge of pastry mixing, cooking, baking, and assembly procedures and times.
Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
Strong organization and planning skills.
Solid verbal and listening communication skills for effective communication with customers and associates.
Ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for individual and team success.
Ability to make logical, significant decisions using recognized skills and techniques.
Integrity, a positive attitude, mission-driven and self-directed approach, and demonstrated commitment to Harmons’ mission and collaboration.
Ability to remain product-minded, customer-minded, personnel-minded, detail-oriented, forward-focused, and consistent.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, and bend throughout the workday; perform tasks involving grasping, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, stirring, twisting, crouching, reaching, repetitive motion, and eye-hand-foot coordination; respond to customer inquiries; and maneuver objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
One year of bakery experience.
Any combination of education, experience, and training that provides the stated knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Follow established departmental and store policies and procedures.
Ensure the quality and freshness of Bakery products and services.
Maintain the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels.
Confirm pricing accuracy and signage for products, with particular attention to advertised items.
Ensure the Bakery is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets company appearance standards.
Provide excellent customer service.
Follow production sheets to maintain appropriate inventory levels of Harmons’ pastries.
Ensure the correct amounts of ingredients and supplies are in stock.
Prepare, cook, bake, assemble, and decorate pastries for sale and back-stock.
Communicate openly and frequently with the Store Director and Bakery Manager.
Train other Pastry Chefs.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.