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Dockside Pub
Donut/Pastery Chef
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A Pastry Chef or pâtissier, is a station chef in a professional kitchen, skilled in the making of pastries, desserts, breads and other baked goods. They are employed in large hotels, bistros, restaurants, bakeries, and cafés.
$45,506 / year median in Massachusetts
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Donut/Pastery Chef Dockside Pub - 3.0 Swampscott, MA Job Details Part-time | Full-time Up to $75,000 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Maintaining an organized workspace Developing new product formulations Food service health code compliance Stock rotation management Food service opening procedures Specialty dish recipe development Labeling Menu concept development Food portioning Frying Cleaning kitchen areas Taste testing for quality control Food allergen management Food safety sanitizing procedures Baking ingredient preparation Kitchen stations Decorating baked goods Entry level Kitchen organization Communication with kitchen staff Full Job Description About the Role We are looking for a creative, reliable, and detail-oriented Donut Chef to join our team. The Donut Chef will be responsible for preparing, frying, finishing, and presenting fresh donuts and related dessert items. This role requires consistency, cleanliness, creativity, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Responsibilities Prepare donut doughs, batters, fillings, glazes, icings, and toppings according to recipes and standards. Fry, bake, fill, glaze, decorate, and finish donuts consistently. Maintain high standards for taste, texture, appearance, and portion control. Assist with developing seasonal flavors, specials, and new donut offerings. Follow proper food safety, sanitation, and allergen procedures. Keep the donut prep area clean, organized, and fully stocked. Monitor ingredient inventory and communicate ordering needs to management. Properly label, date, rotate, and store all food products. Set up and break down the donut station before and after service. Work with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure timely production. Maintain consistency during high-volume periods, special events, and promotions. Assist with other prep or dessert duties as needed. Qualifications Previous baking, pastry, donut, or kitchen experience preferred. Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistency. Strong attention to detail and presentation. Comfortable working early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices. Positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to work as part of a team. Creativity with flavors, toppings, and presentation is a plus. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is passionate about food, takes pride in their work, and understands that great donuts require both consistency and creativity. They are organized, dependable, clean, and able to produce high-quality products in a busy restaurant environment.