Maple Ridge, British Columbia (BC) Blacksmith Bakery
The Senior Pastry Chef Production Manager is a driving force behind the production operations of Blacksmith Bakery. The Pastry Chef is the leader of our Pastry Production Facility and is responsible for delivering the highest quality consistent pastry and desserts for all Blacksmith Bakery locations.

Primary Duties:
• To uphold the culinary concepts of Blacksmith Bakery while performing positional responsibilities and adhering to company policies and procedures
• Treat every customer, subordinate, partner and vendor with respect & dignity.
• Manage pastry production and delivery to our 4 locations, meet daily production targets.
• Have own transportation and be available to travel between multiple operations.
• Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and organization are maintained in the kitchen at all times.
• Oversee kitchen safety. Educate staff on safety and accident prevention.
• Oversee daily kitchen shift aids and cleaning checklists.
• Communicate the status of all pastry food production to the Executive Pastry Chef.
• Ensure the proper execution of all the Executive Pastry Chefs recipes.
• Must participate in production counts, ordering and costing.
• Conduct product checks and oversee production process for all shifts to ensure quality.
• Ensure proper and timely execution of all pastry service, expedites when necessary.
• Ensure that all policies and procedures for receiving, storage and rotation are being followed.
• Lead by example, mentor and develop the production team.
• Perform other job related activities as required or assigned by the Executive Pastry Chef.

Required Characteristics:
• Displays a pleasant, energetic and cheerful disposition.
• Is a leader and is able to motivate staff members.
• Must maintain a high level of integrity.
• Is able to adapt in difficult situations solve problems and make decisions when necessary.
• Shows an eagerness and capacity to learn.

Qualifications and Knowledge:
• Experienced in large quantity pastry preparation and excellent knowledge of dessert operations.
• Production kitchen management experience.
• Excellent artistic and creative pastry and pastry finishing skills are required.
• Ability to taste all desserts to assure correct preparation.
• Able to train subordinates in all of Blacksmith Bakery matters and entire pastry production.
• Must possess the ability to communicate via written and oral English.
• Must be able to present critical information and data to the executive team in a timely manner.

Education and Experience:
• Foodsafe Permit is necessary.
• Culinary degree or foreign equivalency (3-year apprenticeship) and work experience, as a Pastry Chief in a similar high-volume operation is required.
• Production Management experience in a commercial production kitchen facility.
• Must have proficient math skills and be capable of operating job specific software and applications.

Other Requirements:
• Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs safely and also be able to work standing.
• Available to work very early mornings, weekends, holidays and long days as necessary.
• Available to work a preliminary Stage with the Executive Chef for evaluation purposes.

About Blacksmith Bakery:

The flagship Blacksmith Bakery is an artisan bakeshop located in historic Fort Langley, built on the original site of Reid's blacksmith shop circa 1910. We have grown to include a second express café at the Langley Airport, a production facility and express counter in Maple Ridge and a Bistro location with evening dinner service at Latimer Heights in Langley.

We create real food using traditional artisanal methods, baked fresh daily, on site, in our open kitchen using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. The hand forged viennoiserie, patisserie, cakes, eclairs, tarts, cookies, savouries, soups and gourmet sandwiches crafted by our passionate team are worth the trip! We love our coffee! Our baristas craft the finest range of espresso-based coffee drinks using organic beans roasted by local artisanal roasters.

Blacksmith Bakery is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and customers feel like they belong. All applicants are welcome to apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply on EightSix Network with your resume uploaded to your profile.