Pastry Chef

Joylark Kitchen
Fairfield, Connecticut
Full Time

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Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details

Pastry Chef/Baker for Upscale Restaurant

Let your craft sing. Join Joylark

About Us
Joylark is a NEW elevated vegan dining destination in Fairfield, Connecticut, where elegance meets imagination, pushing the boundaries of plant-based cuisine and providing guests with unforgettable dining experiences. Our art decoinspired space sets the stage for vibrant, seasonal cuisine with a spark of fun. At Joylark, we craft exquisite dishes, provide exceptional hospitality, and have a great time doing it. Opening in early October, we are hiring all positions, to start mid-September.

Position: Pastry Chef, Full-Time
Were looking for an experienced and inspired Pastry Chef/Baker to join our team, working with our Sous Chef and Chef-Owner. As our Pastry Chef, you will help bring Joylarks culinary vision to life, ensuring that the bakery and dessert portions of our menu are prepared with excellence, ultimately bringing happiness to our guests. This is a unique opportunity for a culinary professional who wants to grow their career in a new direction.What

We Offer

A dynamic and creative work environment.
Opportunities for creative input and professional growth and development.
Competitive compensation, paid time off, bonus opportunities, shift meals, and employee discount.
A respectful, inclusive, and joyful kitchen culture.
The chance to be part of a team redefining modern plant-based dining in Fairfield County and to grow a company from its roots.
Free meals during shifts and employee discount.

Your Role Will Include

Prepping, cooking, and baking desserts, pastries, and bakery items for service.
Training other kitchen staff to execute items when you are not there to execute them personally.
Working creatively with the Chef-Owner and Sous Chef to marry the pastry program with the rest of the menu, creating the visually stunning and delicious treats, while maintaining profitability.
Ensuring efficiency and excellence in food preparation.
Upholding standards of cleanliness, safety, and organization in accordance with health regulations and Joylarks kitchen culture.
Ensuring exceptional quality and consistency in every dish, every service.
Assisting with inventory management and cost control.
Assist other areas of the kitchen, with opportunities to explore Front of House.

Were Seeking Someone Who Has

2+ years in a similar position in upscale (or up-casual) kitchen environments.
Flexibility to work in all areas of the kitchen when needed.
Experience in vegan or plant-based pastry arts is highly preferred, but curiosity and the willingness and ability to learn and adapt is paramount.
Formal culinary training or equivalent professional experience with strong knowledge of classical techniques.
Abilities to work under pressure, and to make the most of less busy times
This position is mostly daytimes, but flexibility to work weekends and evenings as needed is necessary.
ServSafe certification preferred.
A professional, happy attitude and demeanor, and ability to get along well with others.
At least 18 years of age.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a brief note about why youd love to be part of Joylark. A portfolio or sample plating photos are encouraged. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and creating culinary masterpieces together!

Let your craft sing. Join Joylark

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($22.00)

Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Creativity in Dessert and Pastry Design

Collaboration With Kitchen Staff

Attention to Detail in Food Presentation

Time Management Skills

Adaptability to Changing Kitchen Environments

Problem Solving Skills in Food Preparation

Customer Service Orientation