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PreGel America

Executive Pastry Chef

PreGel America, Concord, North Carolina, United States, 28027

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The Executive Pastry Chef oversees all pastry and dessert production, ensuring the highest standards of quality, presentation, and creativity. This position leads the pastry team in developing innovative menus, maintaining consistency across all products, and ensuring efficient operations within the pastry department.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and mentor pastry team members

Manage daily operations of the pastry department, including scheduling, production planning, and quality control

Foster a positive and creative work environment while ensuring adherence to company policies and standards

Menu Development & Creativity

Design and execute seasonal dessert and pastry menus

Create new recipes and presentations

Production & Quality Control

Oversee production of all baked goods, pastries, and desserts

Ensure consistency in flavor, texture, and presentation across all pastry items

Monitor and maintain proper storage, rotation, and labeling of ingredients and finished goods

Operations & Cost Control

Manage inventory, order supplies, and control food and labor costs within established budgets

Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards

Maintain all pastry equipment in good working order and coordinate repairs as needed

Qualifications

Degree or certification in Pastry Arts, Baking, or Culinary Arts preferred

Minimum 5–7 years of progressive pastry experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or Executive Pastry Chef role

Proven ability to design and execute creative dessert menus

Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredient functions, chocolate work, sugar artistry, and plated dessert composition

Excellent leadership, time management, and organizational skills

Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, including travel

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management, Quality Assurance, and Training

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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