Pastry Chef

Job Title: Part-Time Pastry Chef - Chado Tea Room

Location: Pasadena

Compensation: 

• $20-22/hour. Hourly wage commensurate with experience; potential for growth to a full-time salaried position.

Company Overview:

With their first location opening on West 3rd Street in 1990, Chado Tea Room remains one of the quintessential tea experiences in the Los Angeles area. With dedication, thoughtfulness, and an excellent team, Chado has grown to offer LA four locations all specializing in upscale tea service. With 300 canisters of internationally sourced luxury tea, Chado provides guests with more than a delicious memory, but that of a globally inspired look into the world of tea.

Position Overview:

As a Pastry Chef at Chado Tea Room, you will play a crucial role in our culinary team, responsible for crafting delicious pastries and desserts to complement our tea offerings through recipe development, bakery and pastry production, and program management. This part-time position offers the opportunity for growth into a full-time salaried role, providing an exciting career path for passionate individuals.

Key Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

Pastry Development, Preparation, and Production:

• Carefully develop a baking/pastry program for Chado Tea Room including tested and brand-relevant recipes. 
• Skillfully prepare and bake a wide variety of pastries baked goods to ensure quality product for the tearoom and any events.
• Ensure precise measurements and adherence to recipe specifications to maintain consistency in flavor, texture, and presentation.
• Creatively experiment with flavors, textures, and presentation to develop new and innovative pastry offerings that delight customers.

Ingredient Management and Inventory Control:

• Manage inventory of pastry ingredients and supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels to support daily operations.
• Conduct regular inventory checks and assist with ordering ingredients and supplies as needed to prevent shortages and wastage.
• Properly store and label ingredients to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.

Kitchen Organization and Cleanliness:

• Maintain a clean and organized pastry kitchen, following sanitation guidelines and best practices to ensure a safe and hygienic work environment.
• Properly clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and work surfaces after each use to prevent cross-contamination and foodborne illness.
• Dispose of kitchen waste properly and assist with general kitchen cleaning duties as needed to maintain cleanliness and orderliness.

Adherence to Policies and Regulations:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies related to food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety.
• Follow established procedures and protocols for pastry production, storage, and service, maintaining integrity and consistency in all aspects of pastry operations.
• Complete required documentation and record-keeping accurately and promptly, providing documentation as needed for audits and inspections.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a pastry chef/cook or baker.
• Strong passion for pastry arts and a creative approach to dessert-making and production of baked goods.
• Knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and equipment.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Essential Functions and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in using computers and common software applications.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy supplies or materials.

The job description provided above does not encompass all duties and standards associated with the position. Incumbents will adhere to additional instructions and fulfill any related tasks as assigned by their supervisor, in accordance with company policies and management directives.

Chado Tea Room provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.