Pastry Team Lead

Ashbourne Farms•Louisville, KY

84d•Onsite

About The Position

Fuel the Mission at Haymarket! At Haymarket, we celebrate the best that local and global culinary artisans have to offer. From our soil straight to our shelves, we elevate daily mealtimes with freshly harvested produce, artisan pastries & breads, pasture-raised meats, and gourmet prepared foods. Behind every great meal is a powerful engine—our Haymarket Commissary. We are looking for a Pastry Team Lead to be a core champion of our pastry department. If you are a technically precise baker who thrives on recipe consistency, loves managing multiple projects at once, and can confidently lead a team through a busy production day, we want you in our kitchen!

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of work experience in baking and pastry, including at least 1 year in a management or supervisory role.
Thorough understanding of production, equipment, and ingredients for all bakery items.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Active ServSafe certification is required.
Ability to stand and walk for 8–10 hours, lift up to 50 lbs, and safely work with kitchen tools and machinery (including knives and electric pallet jacks).
Comfortable working a flexible schedule (nights, weekends, and holidays) and navigating varying temperatures, from deep freezers (<32°F) to hot kitchens (>90°F).

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Baking and Pastry preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead daily production schedules in close partnership with the Commissary Production Manager.
Monitor product freshness, ensure proper item rotation, and guarantee consistency across all finished goods.
Follow and enforce all established procedures, including health, sanitation, safe work practices, and Weights and Measures standards.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date inventory logs, temperature logs, and production records.
Use your specialty expertise to teach recipes and production methods to team members, delegating tasks with clear, supportive follow-up.