A bakery chef is responsible for preparing and baking a wide variety of goods like breads, pastries, and desserts, ensuring consistency and quality while adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines. They also develop new recipes, manage inventory, and train junior staff. Responsibilities: Prepare and Bake: Create a wide range of baked goods, including bread, pastries, cakes, pies, and desserts, following established recipes and guidelines. Develop Recipes: Develop new and exciting recipes, potentially for seasonal menus, while also adapting existing recipes to meet customer preferences. Quality Control: Ensure consistency and high quality in all baked goods, monitoring ingredients, preparation, and presentation. Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels of baking ingredients and supplies, and place orders as needed. Food Safety & Sanitation: Maintain a clean and organized baking area, adhering to all food safety and sanitation guidelines. Supervise Staff: Train and supervise junior baking staff, potentially including pastry assistants and bakers. Collaboration: Collaborate with other kitchen staff, including the head chef, and potentially with front-of-house staff regarding customer orders and special requests. Decorate: Decorate pastries and desserts using various icings, toppings, and other embellishments to ensure an appealing presentation. Special Orders: May be involved in creating custom-designed cakes and pastries for special occasions, such as weddings, according to client specifications. Equipment Maintenance: Ensure all baking equipment is in good working order and properly maintained.