Pastry Cook

Sifted • Seattle, WA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Oversee daily operations of the pastry program and coach staff on a wide range of techniques and skills. Produce slow fermented breads, pastries, cookies, and healthy snack items that support both production and catering needs. Create health conscious offerings that align with the client’s preference for low sugar, better for you baked goods. Develop weekly, seasonal, and holiday desserts; support catering events and participate in menu planning and creation. Ensure proper food preparation in an all-electric corporate kitchen and maintain strict food safety standards Utilize creativity to repurpose excess product, trim, or byproducts into thoughtful recipes that support sustainability and minimize waste. Maintain a clean workstation and thoroughly clean and store equipment at the end of each shift. Receive, inspect, and properly store all incoming products. Assist the Executive Chef with cost control, account expenditures, and rollouts of new culinary programs in partnership with culinary and marketing teams.

Requirements

• A.S. degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience
• Three years of baking or pastry experience
• Ability to accurately follow recipes
• Kitchen management experience
• Experience with high volume or complex foodservice operations
• ServSafe Food Handler certification

Nice To Haves

• Batch cooking experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the pastry program
• Coach staff on a wide range of techniques and skills
• Produce slow fermented breads, pastries, cookies, and healthy snack items
• Create health conscious offerings
• Develop weekly, seasonal, and holiday desserts
• Support catering events
• Participate in menu planning and creation
• Ensure proper food preparation in an all-electric corporate kitchen
• Maintain strict food safety standards
• Utilize creativity to repurpose excess product, trim, or byproducts into thoughtful recipes
• Maintain a clean workstation
• Thoroughly clean and store equipment at the end of each shift
• Receive, inspect, and properly store all incoming products
• Assist the Executive Chef with cost control, account expenditures, and rollouts of new culinary programs

Benefits

• Company-sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company-paid HDHP
• Vision + dental opt-in
• 401(k) program for employees through Human Interest
• 80 hours of PTO with each year of employment
• Paid winter break from Dec 24 - Jan 1
• Earned Wage Access
• Free lunch during meal service
• Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization + learn with a fast-growing start-up

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree