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Di Bruno Bros

Di Bruno - Pastry Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
supportive work environment

Job Description

Di Bruno Bros. is a celebrated specialty food retailer with a rich history spanning over 80 years. Founded on the principles of quality, integrity, and a deep connection to the culinary arts, Di Bruno Bros. delivers exceptional gourmet products that highlight the stories and traditions of their makers. Operating primarily in the Philadelphia region with a national presence, the company has grown to become a trusted name in cheese, charcuterie, and specialty foods. Di Bruno Bros. prides itself not only on its premium product offerings but also on its commitment to sustainable sourcing and a community-focused business philosophy.
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Job Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in pastry
  • Knowledge of pastries and desserts including plated and event pastry stations
  • Experience with food and labor cost controls
  • Proficiency in automated reporting and inventory systems
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours
  • Capability to lift up to 50lbs
  • Experience in managing multi-unit retail operations
  • Familiarity with safety, sanitation and regulatory compliance

Job Qualifications

  • Knowledge and passion for pastries and desserts to include plated desserts and pastry stations for events, retail pastry offerings
  • individual tarts, entremets, whole cakes, cookies, breakfast pastries, cookies, fermented goods
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience working in pastry in a high-volume restaurant, catering kitchen, luxury hotel and or commissary kitchen, bread, and fermented goods knowledge a plus
  • Previous experience with controlling costs of food and labor for a multi-unit retail unit
  • Proficiency with automated reporting systems including, but not limited to, inventory, food cost, scheduling, time and attendance, gross margin and labor
  • Experience in ordering, inventory maintenance and shrink control
  • Excellent leadership, organizational and communications skills
  • Ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on product consistency
  • Ability to effectively manage a department, train and cross-train staff
  • Capable of lifting up to 50lbs
  • Ability to work varied hours/days as dictated by business

Job Duties

  • Total oversight of the pastry team
  • Managing pastry team to include scheduling, reviews, payroll assistance
  • Assist to manage staff in a manner consistent with Di Bruno Bros. Servant Leadership philosophy by maximizing productivity, customer service and Associate satisfaction
  • Assist with inventory control and ordering food/supplies for the Food Service Team
  • Controls food costs by establishing purchasing specifications, storeroom requisition systems, product storage requirements, standardization recipes and waste control procedures
  • Assist with the maintenance of presentation and quality standards
  • Ensure that all federal, state, local and Company regulations and standards for product freshness, safety, refrigeration, sanitation and weights and measures are met
  • Assist in the selection and development of standardized production recipes and portion specifications in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, product specifications, and established procedures and budgetary constraints
  • Assist in the development of new recipes in accordance with the philosophies and standards of Di Bruno Bros.
  • Additional duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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