PASTRY CHEF (FULL TIME)

Canteen, a leading provider in the foodservice industry, specializes in creating better workplace experiences through innovative food, service, and technology. Located at 401 North Main Street, Winston Salem, NC, Canteen offers a variety of solutions including markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary services that help companies foster a positive and engaging work environment. The company is known for its commitment to quality, its dedicated workforce, and a culture of collaboration and growth. Canteen values its employees' passion and drive, encouraging them to innovate and make a lasting impact in the foodservice sector. Canteen is hiring immediately for a full-time Pastry Chef position, offering a competitive hourly pay rate ranging from $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, with weekday schedules from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, ensuring weekends and holidays off to promote work-life balance.

The role of Pastry Chef at Canteen is both dynamic and integral to the company’s culinary operations. This position entails the creation, planning, and supervision of the production of high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods that meet the company’s standards. The Pastry Chef will be responsible for overseeing the daily production schedule, ensuring recipes are precisely followed while controlling food costs and maintaining appropriate portions to meet production demands. The position also involves supervising a team of pastry and kitchen associates, managing scheduling, payroll, training, and performance reviews, thereby cultivating a professional and efficient work environment.

In addition to managing production, the Pastry Chef ensures strict adherence to food safety protocols, proper food handling, presentation standards, and maintenance of serving temperatures. The role requires active oversight of the kitchen’s cleanliness and sanitation standards, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and corporate regulations to create a safe and organized workspace. Planning and implementing seasonal menus is also a critical aspect of the job, fostering creativity and innovation in the culinary offerings.

Canteen’s Pastry Chef position is ideal for individuals with a minimum of one year of culinary and pastry experience who are eager to join a reputable company that values growth and employee development. While previous experience is required, there is also a willingness to train, making this a great opportunity for culinary professionals looking to enhance their skills in a supportive environment. This role is suited for someone passionate about baking, detail-oriented, and capable of managing kitchen operations effectively.

Working at Canteen means benefiting from an array of comprehensive perks and employee benefits. Besides standard health and wellness programs, associates enjoy retirement plans, shopping discounts, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and a variety of voluntary benefits like critical illness and accident insurance. Full-time associates receive additional benefits, including medical, dental, vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, and flexible spending accounts. The company promotes a drug-free workplace and fosters equal opportunity employment, ensuring that all employees are valued and supported regardless of background. By joining Canteen, you become part of a team dedicated to excellence in the foodservice industry, where your contributions help transform workplace experiences and your career growth is encouraged and supported.