Job Description Hartford Baking Co. is seeking a full-time pastry chef to manage pastry production at our West Hartford retail bakery. We are a small, family-owned retail bakery specializing in scratch-made European and American influenced pastry items. We are committed to locallly sourced ingredients and a seasonal menu. This is a perfect opportunity for an ambitious pastry chef to move up into a creative, managerial role. 

Responsibilities

• Responsible for food and labor cost control for the pastry operation
• Responsible for the production of morning pastry, scones, muffins, etc.
• Manage the production of desserts, tarts, bars, cookies, and cakes
• Ensure the freshness and quality of all pastry products
• Manage inventory and shelf life of all finished pastry products
• Maintain a clean and organized production space

Requirements

• 2-5 years experience producing artisan, scratch-made pastry
• A dedication to the highest quality product possible
• Creativity: you will be responsible for any new pastry products
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Be detail oriented in following recipes exactly as instructed 
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• A culinary degree in baking and pastry from a top school is highly preferred

This is a full-time position with early morning hours Compensation this position is : salaried How to apply Deadlineno deadline