The Chef de Partie – Pâtisserie will be responsible for overseeing daily pastry production, maintaining product quality standards, supporting production staff, and ensuring all products are produced efficiently and consistently. This role is ideal for a pastry professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced commercial production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and produce cakes, cheesecakes, pastries, mousses, fillings, glazes, and baked goods according to company recipes and specifications.
- Lead assigned production areas and ensure daily production schedules are completed on time.
- Monitor product quality, consistency, appearance, and portion control.
- Train and mentor pastry assistants and production staff.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and sanitation standards.
- Assist with inventory control and ingredient management.
- Support product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Operate commercial bakery equipment safely and efficiently.
- Help identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce waste.
QualificationsRequired
- 5+ years of professional pastry experience.
- Experience in a commercial bakery, pastry shop, hotel, or high-volume production environment.
- Strong understanding of pastry fundamentals, baking science, and production techniques.
- Ability to accurately scale recipes and work with large batch production.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
- Reliable transportation and punctual attendance.
Preferred
- Culinary or Pastry Arts Diploma.
- Experience with wholesale or large-scale production.
- Experience producing French pastries, cakes, entremets, and plated desserts.
- HACCP or food safety certification.
Ideal Candidate
You are a hands-on pastry professional who takes pride in quality, thrives in a production environment, and enjoys leading by example. You understand that consistency, organization, and teamwork are critical to producing exceptional products every day.
Experience:
- Professional Pastry: 3 years (preferred)
- Commercial Production Bakery: 2 years (preferred)
Pay: $24.00-$32.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
