Pastry Sous Chef

Hi-Rise opened in 1996 with a crew of six, big ideas, and a simple goal : to make staple foods better than home-made. Hi-Rise started with bread — using organic wheat, rye, and corn from independent mills — and soon moved to pastries, incorporating extra-rich European-style butter and local fruits for pies and tarts. Naturally, soups and sandwiches came next utilizing the same philosophy of house made and hand selected ingredients. The trend continued over the years and now Hi-Rise has a long list of products made daily including breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, granola, and preserves. Along with a wide variety of sandwiches, soups, and salads, Hi-Rise offers dinners sold fresh and frozen, from pot pies and stews to lasagnas with house-made pasta as well as a curated list of wine and spirits. Using carefully-sourced ingredients and making everything from scratch, Hi-Rise is committed to producing the highest quality baked goods in a comfortable neighborhood setting.

Hi-Rise Bread Company is hiring a Pastry Sous Chef . Candidates should have at least 2-3 years of professional Pastry experience in either a restaurant or bakery setting. Pastry Sous will be expected to manage the following responsibilities :

• Making a variety of seasonal jams, sauces and fillings.
• Baking a variety of quickbreads, pastries, cookies and tarts.
• Making, stacking and decorating cakes.
• Managing and maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Be open to learning chocolate and confection or have previous experience.
• Supervise a small pastry team.

Pastry Sous should be someone who is comfortable with open communication with your managers and fellow team members. They should be able to demonstrate a high level of pastry knowledge and willingness to take ownership of the kitchen's products. We need someone with the ability to work efficiently and accurately while keeping our faced paced kitchen environment clean and organized. The Pastry Sous must be willing to learn, stay curious and ask questions. Hi-Rise is growing and this position comes with the opportunity to learn and work with chocolates and confection.

The right candidate will be able to help develop new projects and products while being able to contribute to the execution of Hi-Rise’s long standing recipes.

Some weekend availability is required. This is a full-time, hourly position with competitive pay (DOE), free staff meal, and regular discounts on all menu items. Employees are eligible for employer-sponsored health insurance after three months of full-time employment.