Pastry Chef

PASTRY CHEF

Postcard Bakery is looking for a passionate and detailed Pastry Chef to oversee the daily production of all bakery goods and pastry operations.

The ideal candidate is a confident leader who enjoys nurturing a team and has a strong focus on quality in all aspects of the job.

Experience with gluten-free pastry is a plus, but not required.

Postcard is a gluten-free Japanese bakery specializing in bubble tea, fruit sandos, and more! Owned and operated by the same partners who run Nami Nori.

POPULAR ACCLAIM :

• Conde Nast Traveler
• The New York Times
• Grubstreet
• Eater

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BENEFITS

• Compensation : competitive salary
• 56 hours paid safe and sick time annually
• Additional 40 hours vacation time annually for management
• Medical, dental & vision health insurance programs with employer contribution
• Additional pre-tax health care spending program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee dining discounts at any Nami Nori or Postcard location
• Opportunity to grow professionally with a growing company

ABOUT YOU :

• Passion for Japanese cuisine
• Exceptional communication skills
• Natural leader
• Strong work ethic
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multitask & problem solve
• Entrepreneurial & results driven
• Thrives is a fast-paced environment
• 3+ years of experience in a similar position

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare a variety of baked goods, ensuring all product is up to standard
• Oversee and assist in production where necessary
• Create daily / weekly prep lists based on restaurant orders and delegate to the team
• Complete daily Quality Check of items being prepped to ensure Quality in all areas of production
• Create packing slips for deliveries to restaurants on delivery days. Print and distribute to necessary parties
• Oversee packing of all delivery orders to restaurants
• Oversee the packing of the delivery vehicle, the temperature log, and proper transportation of all items
• Inspect delivery of food to ensure product is of the highest level of quality; Does not receive sub par product
• Monitor proper storage of all goods received
• Confirm that all invoices received are accurate. Make edits and reach out about credits if needed.
• Ensure commissary order module items are up to date and accurate.
• Evaluate and manage all pastry team members and conduct performance coaching and counseling following progressive discipline protocols as needed
• Accountable for meeting commissary budgets including menu / product utilization and waste, labor forecasting, daily ordering, inventory maintenance and other operating expenses
• Implement & maintain systems and monitors production to ensure high food preparation quality control standards
• Work closely with the management team of Postcard
• Complete DOH Checklist every day
• Manage safety, sanitation, organization and cleanliness in the commissary kitchen
• Ensure all commissary staff are trained in food handling procedures and follow local health and sanitation guidelines
• Adjust, evaluate and develop responses to fluctuations in business demands and sales including quantity and quality of food purchased and prepared
• Complete a full and accurate inventory of all product and supplies at the end of each period
• Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance
• Troubleshoot facilities issues in house and delegate to upper management and / or service providers as needed
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures
• Complete all administrative responsibilities in a time frame defined by the Corporate Chef team

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.