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Harmons

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
Retirement Plan
employee discount
Flexible Schedule
Career Development

Job Description

Harmons is a well-established grocery store chain known for its commitment to providing fresh, high-quality products and exceptional customer service. They emphasize a community-focused approach and a dedication to excellence in all departments. Within the Harmons retail locations, the bakery is a vital component, offering a wide variety of fresh pastries and baked goods that meet the highest standards of quality and freshness. This bakery is staffed by passionate culinary professionals who strive to deliver outstanding products daily, ensuring that customers have access to delicious and beautifully crafted pastries. Harmons operates with a customer-centric philosophy, ensuring that all team members... Show More

Job Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED preferred
  • One year of bakery experience preferred
  • Current Food Handler’s Permit
  • Ability to read and follow a recipe
  • Basic math skills used to half or double recipes
  • 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 for personal and team success
  • Ability to make logical, significant decisions using recognized skills and techniques
  • Integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, self-directed
  • Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • A 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
  • 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 for personal and team success
  • Ability to make logical, significant decisions using recognized skills and techniques
  • Integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, self-directed
  • Passion for Harmons’ mission and commitment to collaboration
  • Consistency, detail-oriented, forward focused
  • 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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