AJ's Fine Foods

Title:

Pastry Chef

Date:

09/02/2026

Job ID:

16174

Relocation:

No

Degree:

B.S./B.A.

Salary:

Job Types:

Clerk

Employment Type:

Location:

Phoenix, AZ

Job Discription:

Position Purpose:

The Pastry Chef will effectively assist in the operation of prepared foods and work with the Executive Chef to achieve sales and customer service goals established for the department. A Pastry Chef has a keen eye for Food Safety and Sanitation and will be able to help in stocking, production, and merchandising while offering unmatched customer service.

Responsibilities:

A Pastry Chef is a responsible, friendly person who can safely work in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent customer service.

A Pastry Chef's responsibilities include:

• Responsible for production, ordering, merchandising, achieving goals on sales and profits, controlling inventory and out of stocks, sanitation, shrink, supplies, equipment, and safety.
• Assist with menu planning and development including creativity and experimentation with new trends and menu ideas and recipes to create AJ's exclusive pastries and expand the offerings in our Boulangeries.
• Ensurepliance with heath department and weights and measures requirements.
• Maintain openmunication with all members of the kitchen and department manager.
• Work with the Catering Director and Executive Chef on menu planning and facilitating the production of catering menus to ensure profitability, variety and AJ's quality standards.
• Maintain a high degree of cleanliness throughout preparation area.
• Must be able to correctly operate a cash register including proper cash handling and all forms of tender perpany policy, e.g., cash, checks, credit cards ATM.
• All other related duties as assigned

Employees may occasionally experience the following physical demands for an extended period:

Standing, Sitting, Lifting + Stocking (Up to 50 lbs.), Pushing, Keyboarding, Telephone Use, Walking, Bending

Perks & Benefits

Competitivepensation, paid weekly

Retirement Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for yourself and eligible dependents

Tuition Reimbursement for qualified courses

Scholarship opportunities for continued education

Store discount programs (10% off household groceries)

Fun work environment w you have the opportunity to nourish yourmunity.

Must be 18 years of age. Must be 21 years of age for any position that serves alcohol.

For Internal Transfers/Promotion/Rehire Candidates:

Your current leader must rmend that you for this position and provide an endorsement upon request from HR.

You may be asked to accept a part-time position if that is the only position available

Rehires must be approved by an HRBP