Benefits:

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Vision insurance

PastryStar is located in Laurel, MD. Since 1986, the company has been manufacturing high quality, clean-label bakery ingredients (such as powder mixes and baking fruit jams and fillings). Our core customers are industrial bakeries, in-store bakeries, and cruise lines.

We are looking for an energetic Production Pastry Chef to join our team! This is a key position where you will manage 30-40 people and learn how to work in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities include:

Responsible for the supervision and performance of the production staff

Provide development and direction by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and evaluating job results; coaching and counseling associates; and initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures

Monitor schedule and ensure shifts are properly staffed by planning workforce requirements, selecting, orienting, and training associates. Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to employees. Ensure adherence to procedures and SOPs (Safety rules, GMPs, Production methods, controls, sanitation)

Supervise production at every step to ensure safety, quality, and productivity. Identify issues and resolve problems to ensure minimum cost and efficiency. Offer improvements to methods, procedure, policies, and quality. Implements cost saving strategies and techniques

Compile and analyze production performance records and data. Create and organize proper documentation and document controls

Submit reports on performance and progress

Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Enforce strict safety guidelines and company quality standards

Maintain and monitor food safety activities including sanitation. Ensure manufacturing operations are consistent with the food safety plan

Participate in non-conformity resolution and investigation and implement corrective action plan

Responsible for direct observation (SQF requirements).

Experience with SQF audits.

Participate in testing and product development related tasks

Participate in new product development meetings

Ability to learna nd understand ERP systems

Other duties as assigned

What are the requirements needed for this position?

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Pastry Chef

Superior critical thinking skills. Able to deal with complex issues in a fast-paced setting

Strong leadership abilities, and excellent coaching, interpersonal, and communication skills

Self-motivated and results-oriented

Proficient with MS Office (Excel, word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

This role oversees the day and night shifts and should be able to provide flexible hours

Preferred Qualifications:

Supervisory experience in a Process Manufacturing environment, preferably in the Pastry, Bakery or Food industry

Bilingual: English and Spanish

Proven ability to understand production line efficiencies around labor, machinery, and production methods

Broad knowledge of production planning processes

Understanding of machine controls and instrumentation. Experience with various types of manufacturing machinery and tools

Language:

Ability to read, write and communicate, bilingual English and Spanish preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,750.00 - $83,450.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Weekends as needed

Experience:

Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person