Cheeky Sandwiches is looking for a talented and experienced Bread & Pastry Chef to join our kitchen team as we reopen and grow. We are looking for someone who has hands on experience working with yeast breads, biscuits, and pastries, and who takes pride in consistency, quality, and scratch made products. At Cheeky Sandwiches, our breads and biscuits are an important part of what we do. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently, following recipes and production standards, while also bringing their own knowledge and creativity to the kitchen.

What You'll Be Making :

Our bread and pastry program includes: Buttermilk biscuits Challah bread Po'boy bread Olive bread A variety of pastries Seasonal and specialty baked goods as the menu develops

Responsibilities:

Prepare and produce breads, biscuits, and pastries from scratch. Mix, shape,proof, bake, and finish a variety of doughs. Maintain consistent quality, size, texture, and appearance. Follow recipes and production standards schedules. Organize daily and weekly baking prep. Properly store and label ingredients and finish products. Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary baking area. Monitor inventory and communicate ingredient needs. Work efficiently in a professional kitchen environment. Help develop and test new breads and pastry items as the business grows. Maintain NYC food safety and kitchen standards.

Qualifications:

Previous professional baking or pastry experience required. Strong experience with bread and dough production. Comfortable working with yeast leavened doughs. Experience making biscuits and pastries. Ability to work independently and manage production. Strong attention to detail and consistency. Reliable, organized, and able to work efficiently in a busy kitchen. Culinary or pastry training is a plus, but hands on professional experience is equally valued.

The Ideal Candidate:

We're looking for someone really enjoys baking and making things from scratch. You should care about the details from the textures of a biscuit to the crumb and crust of a load of bread. We're a growing restaurant and want someone who can become an important part of our kitchen team, contribute ideas, and help us continue building our bread and pastry program. Experience, creativity, consistency, and a good attitude are impotent to us. Compensation $25 per hour range based on experience. Full-time or Part-time availability can be discussed.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief description of your bread and pastry experience. Photos or example of your work are welcome.