Production Baker / Pastry Chef

We are looking for an experienced Baker and or Pastry Chef to prepare a variety of desserts, pastries or other sweet goods. Your skill in baking high quality treats should be matched by your creativity to develop new amazing tastes and recipes. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations. They must adhere to health and safety standards to provide clients with the best possible serving. The goal is to enhance customer satisfaction so that we can maintain and expand our clientele.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes
• Bake and decorate wedding and Birthday cakes (please bring portfolio of Wedding/Birthday cakes you have made to interview) is a plus
• Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers
• Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting
• Experience working with chocolate
• Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget
• Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking
• Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently
• Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel
• Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to the Requirements of health and safety standards

Communication

• Mentor and challenge employees to focus on development and growth
• Keep FOH employees updated on food safety and allergy guidelines
• Utilize communication tools (Memos, Manager's log, Bulletin Board, Email, etc.) to keep staff informed of any changes in company policies or procedures

Requirements

• Must be able to work early shifts 4AM - 10AM
• Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or relevant role
• Great attention to detail and creativity
• Organizing and leadership skills
• Willingness to replenish professional knowledge
• In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition
• Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field is a plus

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Professional and proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel applications, knowledge of back office POS operating systems and general accounting practices
• ServSafe certification

Work Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Day shift

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Shadowbrook Restaurant - Capitola

1750 Wharf Rd, Capitola, CA, 95010