Job Description
Job Summary:
The Executive Pastry Chef leads the commissary bakery operation, overseeing all aspects of pastry and baked goods production for wholesale, retail, and/or hospitality outlets. This role ensures the highest standards of quality, consistency, and efficiency while managing a team of pastry chefs, bakers, and support staff in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Production & Quality Control
- Oversee daily production of all baked goods, pastries, and desserts to meet commissary needs.
- Develop, test, and standardize recipes ensuring consistency, quality, and cost control.
- Implement and maintain quality assurance procedures, including taste, texture, portioning, and presentation.
- Ensure proper storage and labeling of all products following food safety guidelines.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead Department Heads and oversee all commissary team members, fostering a culture of accountability, efficiency, and creativity.
- Schedule and delegate tasks to ensure deadlines and production goals are met.
Sanitation, Plant Cleanliness, and Good Manufacturing Practices
- 5+ years in a food manufacturing or baking production role (at least 2 years in management)
- Deep understanding of baking processes, ingredients, and production scheduling
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience with GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and other relevant food safety standards
- Tech-savvy mindset—familiarity with manufacturing software
Menu Development
- Innovate seasonal and specialty items in line with brand identity
- Work with marketing or sales departments to create promotional offerings or custom products.
Health & Safety Compliance
- Enforce all sanitation, safety, and HACCP guidelines throughout the commissary.
- Ensure compliance with local health regulations and company standards.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5–7 years of professional baking/pastry experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or executive role.
- Experience in a high-volume commissary, production bakery, or hotel setting strongly preferred.
- Degree or certification in Pastry Arts or Culinary Arts from an accredited institution (preferred).
- Deep knowledge of classic and modern pastry techniques, bread baking, and large-scale production.
- Able to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Why Join Our Team?
- Comprehensive benefits (medical and dental)
- A collaborative, people-first culture
- Opportunity to shape and scale a high-growth bakery operation
Ready to rise with us? 🍩 Apply today and bring your passion for baking to the big leagues.
📧 Send your resume to lmarshall@Alons.com
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Job Tags
Holiday work, Seasonal work, Local area, Weekend work, Early shift,