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Lead Pastry Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $21.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Retirement Plan
Flexible Schedule
Career development opportunities

Job Description

Harmons Grocery Company is a renowned supermarket chain known for its commitment to quality, customer service, and community engagement. With a reputation built on fresh products, exceptional service, and a welcoming atmosphere, Harmons has established itself as a preferred shopping destination for families and individuals alike. The company prides itself on its dedication to maintaining high standards across all departments, especially in its bakery section, where fresh and delicious pastry products play a key role in customer satisfaction.

This position is a Pastry Chef role within the bakery department at Harmons, offering an hourly wage ranging from $17.64 to... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • one year of bakery experience preferred
  • current Food Handler's Permit
  • ability to read and follow recipes
  • basic math skills
  • ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
  • excellent communication skills
  • ability to handle physical demands including lifting up to 50 pounds
  • ability to work in hot, cold, and wet conditions
  • ability to mentor and train others
  • must be detail oriented and organized
  • positive attitude and mission-driven
  • able to accept constructive feedback and be accountable

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
  • enjoys working with, handling, and eating cake and pastry products
  • knowledge of mixing, cooking, baking, and assembling procedures and times for pastries
  • ability to interpret policies and procedures
  • 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
  • ability to make logical, significant decisions
  • integrity, a positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
  • demonstrated passion for Harmons' mission and team collaboration
  • 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 Harmons' 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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