Pastry Sous Chef - Pastry
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Description
Benefits:
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
PASTRY SOUS CHEF
SALT Patisserie | Newton, MA
SALT Patisserie | Newton, MA
Full-Time
SALT Patisserie is looking for an experienced, passionate, and highly motivated Pastry Sous Chef to join our team.
We’re looking for someone who is not only a strong pastry cook, but also a leader. Someone who takes pride in their work, stays organized in a fast-paced environment, and can help lead our pastry team while maintaining the quality and consistency SALT is known for.
Responsibilities
- Assist Pastry Chef with daily pastry and bakery production
- Help lead, train, and support the pastry team
- Oversee production and ensure items are completed correctly and on schedule
- Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation across all products
- Work hands-on with laminated doughs, viennoiseries, cakes, creams, breads, fillings, and other pastry production
- Help organize daily prep and production lists
- Monitor inventory and communicate ingredient and production needs
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen
- Help enforce recipes, procedures, food safety, and SALT standards
- Troubleshoot production issues and help keep the kitchen running smoothly
What We’re Looking For
- Professional pastry or bakery experience required
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of pastry techniques and production
- Viennoiserie and laminated dough experience is a plus
- Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Dependable, punctual, and able to lead by example
- Positive attitude and willingness to teach and develop others
- Someone who genuinely cares about quality and consistency
What We Offer
- Full-time position
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Opportunity to work with a growing pastry company
- Creative and professional kitchen environment
- Opportunity for growth and increased responsibility within SALT
- As company grows, benefits will also be added
We’re looking for someone who wants more than just another pastry job. We want someone who is excited to grow with SALT, help develop our team, and play an important role in what we’re building.
To apply: Please send your résumé along with a brief introduction about yourself and your pastry experience.