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Senior Baker – Production Manager

Senior Baker – Production Manager

Blacksmith Bakery - Maple RidgeMaple Ridge, Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Pastry Chef Production Manager is a driving force behind the production operations of Blacksmith Bakery. The Production Manager is a leader of our Pastry Production Facility and is responsible for delivering the highest quality consistent pastry and desserts for all Blacksmith Bakery locations.

Primary Duties :

  • To uphold the culinary concepts of Blacksmith Bakery while performing positional responsibilities and adhering to company policies and procedures.
  • Treat every customer, subordinate, partner, and vendor with respect & dignity.
  • Manage pastry production and delivery to our 4 locations, meet daily production targets.
  • Have own transportation and be available to travel between multiple operations.
  • Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and organization are maintained in the kitchen at all times.
  • Oversee kitchen safety. Educate staff on safety and accident prevention.
  • Oversee daily kitchen shift aids and cleaning checklists.
  • Communicate the status of all pastry food production to the Executive Pastry Chef.
  • Ensure the proper execution of all the Executive Pastry Chef's recipes.
  • Must participate in production counts, ordering, and costing.
  • Conduct product checks and oversee the production process for all shifts to ensure quality.
  • Ensure proper and timely execution of all pastry service, expedites when necessary.
  • Ensure that all policies and procedures for receiving, storage, and rotation are being followed.
  • Lead by example, mentor, and develop the production team.
  • Perform other job-related activities as required or assigned by the Executive Pastry Chef.

Required Characteristics :

  • Displays a pleasant, energetic, and cheerful disposition.
  • Is a leader and is able to motivate staff members.
  • Must maintain a high level of integrity.
  • Is able to adapt in difficult situations, solve problems, and make decisions when necessary.
  • Shows an eagerness and capacity to learn.

    • Qualifications and Knowledge :

  • Experienced in large quantity pastry preparation and excellent knowledge of dessert operations.
  • Production kitchen management experience.
  • Excellent artistic and creative pastry and pastry finishing skills are required.
  • Ability to taste all desserts to assure correct preparation.
  • Able to train subordinates in all of Blacksmith Bakery matters and entire pastry production.
  • Must possess the ability to communicate via written and oral English.
  • Must be able to present critical information and data to the executive team in a timely manner.

    • Education and Experience :

  • Foodsafe Permit is necessary.
  • Culinary degree or foreign equivalency (3-year apprenticeship) and work experience as a Pastry Chef in a similar high-volume operation is required.
  • Production Management experience in a commercial production kitchen facility.
  • Must have proficient math skills and be capable of operating job-specific software and applications.

    • Other Requirements :

  • Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs safely and also be able to work standing.
  • Available to work very early mornings, weekends, holidays, and long days as necessary.
  • Available to work a preliminary stage with the Executive Chef for evaluation purposes.

    • Email resume with references to our hiring manager at [email protected]

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