Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We’re looking for a talented and passionate Pastry Chef to lead our dessert program with a focus on custom cake design and beautifully crafted plated desserts. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative professional who is excited about elevating guest experiences through thoughtful design, flavor, and presentation.

What You’ll Do:

·        Check freshness and quality of ingredients

·        Assist in the development of menu items

·        Standardize recipes and plate presentations

·        Work with management to create a memorable experience for guests

·        Design and create stunning custom cakes for weddings, birthdays, and special events.

·        Develop and execute a dynamic dessert menu featuring seasonal and signature items.

·        Maintain the highest standards of taste, quality, and presentation.

·        Collaborate with the culinary team on menu planning and special offerings.

·        Manage pastry production and timelines for both daily service and special orders.

·        Keep a clean, organized, and health code-compliant kitchen.

Qualifications:

·        Minimum 2-3 years of experience as a pastry chef, with a strong focus on cake design and desserts.

·        Skilled in modern cake decorating techniques, including buttercream, piping, and structural cakes.

·        Creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about visual and flavor artistry.

·        Excellent time management, able to balance daily service with special order production.

·        Positive attitude and strong team collaboration skills.

·        Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.

Pastry experience:

Cake decorating experience

·        Restaurant/bakery experience is a plus

·        Can work up to 30 hours a week

·        Can work mornings, including weekends

·        Passion for food and cooking techniques

·        Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Bonus Points For:

·        Experience with gluten-free, vegan, or allergen-friendly desserts.

·        Portfolio of past cake and dessert designs (please include if available).

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive, creative kitchen where your artistry and innovation can shine. You’ll have the chance to shape our dessert program, showcase your cake designs, and grow within a dynamic team.

The Copper Hen is a farm-to-table kitchen and bakery that specializes in making the best from-scratch, French-American comfort food. We utilize local ingredients and have a full cocktail bar to support an award-winning lineup of food and desserts.

Company Description

The Copper Hen is a farm-to-table kitchen and bakery that specializes in making the best from-scratch, French-American comfort food. We utilize local ingredients and have a full cocktail bar to support an award-winning lineup of food and desserts.

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