Pastry Chef

Job Title: Junior Sous Chef Bakery Department

Department: Bakery / Pastry

Reports To: Sous Chef – Bakery / Head Baker / Executive Pastry Chef

Location: [Insert location]

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

The Junior Sous Chef – Bakery is responsible for supporting the Bakery Sous Chef in overseeing

daily production of bakery items, ensuring quality, consistency, and presentation standards are

met. This role involves hands-on preparation, supervision of bakery staff, maintaining hygiene

standards, and assisting in the development of new recipes and seasonal offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Bakery Sous Chef in managing daily bakery operations, including production

schedules and staff coordination.

• Prepare and bake high-quality breads, pastries, cakes, and other bakery items according

to recipes and standards.

• Monitor and ensure consistency in quality, taste, and presentation of all bakery

products.

• Support in developing and testing new bakery recipes and menu items.
• Ensure all baking equipment and workstations are clean, sanitized, and maintained

properly.

• Assist in inventory management – monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies, and

minimizing waste.

• Supervise and train bakery commis, bakers, and trainees, ensuring adherence to recipes

and food safety standards.

• Uphold HACCP and food hygiene regulations at all times.
• Work closely with the pastry and kitchen teams to ensure smooth service and timely

production.

• Step in to lead the bakery section in the absence of the Bakery Sous Chef.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Certificate in Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of professional bakery experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or

senior baker role.

• Strong technical knowledge of bread, viennoiserie, and pastry production.
• Experience in high-volume bakery, hotel, or restaurant preferred.
• Good organizational and leadership skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

Skills & Attributes

• Passion for baking and pastry arts.
• Creativity and willingness to innovate.
• Team player with strong communication skills.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.

Flexible schedule – ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.