Lead Pastry Chef

Salt Lake City, UT, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $17.99 - $21.42

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

flexible schedule

Job Description

Harmons Grocery Company is a well-established supermarket chain known for its commitment to high-quality products, exceptional customer service, and community involvement. With a reputation for freshness and attention to detail, Harmons offers a wide variety of groceries, fresh bakery items, and specialty products that cater to the diverse needs of its customers. Harmons is dedicated to creating a positive shopping experience by maintaining a clean and welcoming environment and providing top-notch products from trusted suppliers. The company strongly values teamwork, integrity, and excellence, fostering a supportive atmosphere where employees can grow professionally and contribute meaningfully to the company's mission.

The Pastry Chef Leader role at Harmons is a full-time position involving primarily day shifts, with weekends and holidays required, offering a competitive hourly wage ranging from $17.99 to $21.42. This leadership position is integral to maintaining the quality standards of all pastry products within the Bakery department. The Pastry Chef Leader not only prepares, bakes, and decorates pastries but also oversees inventory, product ordering, and training of other Pastry Chefs. The role requires a candidate who possesses strong bakery skills combined with leadership experience, capable of managing the bakery team to deliver high-quality products and exceptional customer service.

Key responsibilities include ensuring the freshness and quality of all bakery products, maintaining accurate product assortment and inventory levels, and compliance with store policies and procedures. The Pastry Chef Leader plays a hands-on role in preparing, cooking, and assembling pastries, as well as writing production sheets, assisting with inventory counts, and actively mentoring and providing performance feedback to the pastry team. Effective communication with store management and bakery staff is essential to ensure smooth operations. Working conditions require the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting heavy objects and standing for long periods, along with adherence to safety and sanitation standards.

This position is ideal for individuals who take pride in their baking abilities, enjoy leading and educating others, and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-oriented retail environment. Harmons fosters a culture of respect and inclusivity, celebrating diversity and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Joining the Harmons team as a Pastry Chef Leader means becoming part of a company that values quality, community, and employee growth, making it a rewarding opportunity for pastry professionals seeking a stable and dynamic workplace.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
one year of bakery experience preferred
current Food Handler's Permit required
ability to follow recipes and production sheets accurately
basic math skills necessary for recipe adjustments
good communication and interpersonal skills
ability to handle physical demands including lifting up to 50 pounds
availability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings
commitment to maintaining sanitation and safety standards

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred
one year of bakery experience preferred
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
knowledge of mixing, cooking, baking, and assembling procedures and times for pastries
excellent organization and planning skills
solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills
ability to professionally and appropriately handle conflict
ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for personal and team success
ability to make logical, significant decisions using recognized skills and techniques
integrity, a positive attitude, mission-driven, self-directed with a passion for the company mission
ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Job Duties

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 pastries
ensures the correct amount of ingredients and supplies are in stock
minimizes waste by ordering and storing ingredients correctly, being mindful of out-of-code dates, and rotating product
prepares, cooks, bakes, assembles, and decorates pastries for sale and to keep as back-stock
writes production sheets for other Pastry Chefs
assists with test and quarterly inventory
teaches, mentors, and educates associates to help them be successful members of the team
provides honest, direct, and constant feedback to Pastry Chefs regarding their performance and areas of improvement
writes the schedule for Pastry Chefs
communicates openly and frequently with Store Director, Bakery Manager, Cake and Pastry Merchandiser, and Director of Fresh Bakery