UHS
Bakery Chef
Job Summary:
Create delicious baked goods, pastries, and desserts for customers, maintaining high-quality standards and efficiency in the bakery.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Prepare and bake bread, cakes, pastries, and desserts
2. Develop and execute new recipes
3. Manage bakery inventory and ordering supplies
4. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards
5. Train and supervise bakery staff
6. Collaborate with restaurant staff
7. Decorate cakes and desserts
8. Monitor bakery finances
Requirements:
1. Culinary arts degree or equivalent
2. 2+ years of baking experience
3. Knowledge of baking techniques and ingredients
4. Leadership and team management skills
5. Creativity and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Certification (e.g., CBC, CBP)
2. Experience in upscale bakeries or restaurants
3. Familiarity with cake decorating and design
4. Knowledge of nutrition and dietary restrictions
5. Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or related field
Skills:
1. Baking techniques and recipe development
2. Cake decorating and design
3. Pastry arts
4. Team leadership and communication
5. Time management and organization
Core Values:
1. Quality and consistency
2. Creativity and innovation
3. Teamwork and collaboration
4. Customer satisfaction
5. Cleanliness and organization
Career Path:
1. Baker’s Apprentice
2. Pastry Chef
3. Bakery Manager
4. Executive Pastry Chef
5. Bakery Owner
Specializations:
1. Artisan bread baking
2. Cake decorating
3. Pastry arts
4. Chocolate work
5. Sugar art
Certifications:
1. Certified Baker (CB)
2. Certified Pastry Baker (CPB)
3. Certified Master Baker (CMB)
4. Certified Cake Decorator (CCD)
5. Certified Chocolatier (CC)
Professional Organizations:
1. American Bakers Association (ABA)
2. Retail Bakers of America (RBA)
3. International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP)
4. National Restaurant Association (NRA)
5. American Culinary Federation (ACF)
This description highlights the key responsibilities, requirements, and skills necessary for a Bakery Chef.