About this role
The Assistant Pastry/Bakery Production Chef is responsible for providing team supervision and leadership in the daily production of multiple large batch bakery products and in Specialty Custom Cake production. Provides direction for Commissary Bakers & Cake Decorators and Commissary Drivers. Oversees the weighing, sifting, measuring and mixing of baking ingredients; supervises the preparation of batters, doughs and dry mixes. Supervises and directs the baking, as well as the decorating of cakes, pies, brownies, sweet bars, cookies, biscuits, and assists staff with the preparation of puddings, glazes, icings and other baked good items and garnishes.
Operates ovens, mixers and other equipment. Adheres to all safe food handling and sanitation guidelines. Follows established recipes and timelines for food production of items in a high-volume environment. Leads, guides and directs Commissary Bakers, Helpers and Drivers in the execution of duties within the scope of the position. Also fills customer and restaurant orders for distribution of prepared and/ or baked goods. Experience in European pastry production will be a definite asset.
- At least 5 years of baking and pastry experience including 2 years of supervisory related work experience.
- Experience in European pastry production