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Lead Baker/Pastry Chef

April - December
40 hours per week

Our farm kitchen prepares fresh baked bread, pastries, rolls, cookies, coffee cakes, tarts, quiches, muffins, and scones for the farmstand and Hello Café daily. We highlight our in-season fruits and vegetables and pride ourselves on using local and organic ingredients.

We are seeking an experienced baker and pastry chef to join our Farm Kitchen team. The Lead Baker works closely with the Kitchen Manager to incorporate seasonal produce into recipes, schedule kitchen staff for baking, and develop new recipes for the café and farmstand. Candidates should be able to work five days per week, including weekends if necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include:

  • Preparing the morning bake
  • Assisting with inventory management
  • Developing and preparing seasonal specials on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
  • Collaborating on weekly and monthly menus for the dinner share and farmstand
  • Managing scheduling for baking assistants
  • Maintaining a clean, neat and organized work station
  • Following all established safety and health inspection protocols

QUALIFICATIONS

Prior patisserie, bread baking, and professional kitchen experience is required. The ideal candidate works well with a team, is creative, and excited to bake with the seasons. Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs and be comfortable spending a full shift on their feet.

COMPENSATION

This is an hourly position with benefits including sick time accrual, retirement contributions, fresh produce, and a 20% discount to our farmstand, greenhouses, and café. Pay range is $18-22/hour, depending on qualifications.

TO APPLY

Please email a cover letter and resumé to Gail, Kitchen Manager, at gail@cedarcirclefarm.org.

Cedar Circle Farm is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to reply to every applicant individually. We will be in touch via e-mail if we are interested in scheduling an interview with you.