Pastry Chef

Harmons•Kearns, UT

2d•$15 - $19

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 Prepares, cooks, bakes, assembles, and decorates pastries for sale and to keep as back-stock Communicates openly and frequently with Store Director and Bakery Manager MARGINIAL 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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
Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with customers and fellow associates
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

Nice To Haves

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:
Excellent organization and planning skills

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
Prepares, cooks, bakes, assembles, and decorates pastries for sale and to keep as back-stock
Communicates openly and frequently with Store Director and Bakery Manager
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.