Pastry Chef

1 year

Baker / Pastry Cook The Ground Coffee Plants & Gifts Location: Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia Employment Type: Part-Time or Full-Time Experience Level: Mid-Level Pay: $16$19/hour + tips

About Us: The Ground is a coffee-forward cafe known for its warm community vibe, curated plant selection, and quality-first approach to food and drink. As we grow our kitchen, were launching a new in-house baking and pastry programand were looking for someone passionate about the craft to help shape it from day one.

Who Were Looking For: Were seeking a creative and capable baker/pastry cook with a strong foundation in baking and pastry making including experience working with glazes, frostings, mousses, and cream fillings , as well as crafting seasonal baked goods that are both beautiful and delicious. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a growing program while working alongside a small, supportive team.

You'll need to be reliable, organized , and confident working independently, with a willingness to contribute to broader kitchen operations when needed.

You should be someone who:

• Has professional experience or training in baking and pastry

• Enjoys developing new ideas and executing consistent, high-quality results

• Has strong technical skills in pastry prep including fillings, mousses, icings, and decoration

• Works efficiently in a solo baker role and manages production timelines

• Maintains a clean, food-safe, and organized station

• Communicates well, shows up on time , and contributes positively to the team

• Is excited to grow with a food program that values creativity and care

What You'll Do:

• Develop and execute recipes for muffins, cookies, tarts, cakes, pies (sweet + savory), and seasonal pastries

• Craft components like glazes, creams, mousses, frostings, and crumbles

• Prep and portion items for daily service and special orders

• Package and merchandise baked goods for retail

• Maintain cleanliness, rotate inventory, and manage stock of pastry supplies

• Assist with occasional kitchen supportdishes, restocking, basic prep as needed

• Collaborate on menu planning with the kitchen and cafe team

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay + pooled tips

• Creative freedom and input in developing our new pastry offerings

• A warm, tight-knit team and open feedback culture

• Shift drinks, snacks, and discounts on plants, merch, and cafe items

How to Apply: Send your resume or a short note about your experience. Bonus if you can share a baking portfolio, Instagram, or photo examples. We're excited to meet someone who wants to grow with us!

Compensation: Hourly ($16.00 - $19.00) plus tips

Creativity in Developing New Ideas

Ability to Execute Consistent, High Quality Results

Efficiency in Managing Production Timelines

Collaboration With Kitchen and Cafe Team

Ability to Package and Merchandise Baked Goods

Inventory Management Skills

Willingness to Assist With Kitchen Support Tasks

Attention to Detail in Recipe Development

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Adaptability to Changing Kitchen Needs

Customer Service Orientation

Passion for Baking and Pastry Arts

Teamwork in a Supportive Environment

Time Management Skills

Commitment to Food Safety Standards

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