Baker / Pastry Chef - Connecticut | Jobs at The Chef Agency

_{24th December, 2025}

Location: Westport, CT
Salary: $70,000 to $100,000 (Depending on experience)
Benefits: M/D/V, PTO

New bakery/café concept seeks a Baker/Pastry Chef to lead daily production of Israeli & Middle Eastern pastries.

Qualifications:

Proven baker/pastry chef experience with strong laminated dough production
Familiarity with Israeli/Middle Eastern pastries preferred (burekas/borek, malawach, yeasted flatbreads)
Comfortable producing both savory and sweet items in a high-quality, production-focused environment
Reliable, detail-oriented, and excited to help build an opening team with systems and standards

Responsibilities:

Produce laminated doughs and execute daily production of savory and sweet baked goods to spec
Manage fermentation, lamination, proofing, and baking while maintaining consistency and quality
Prepare fillings/components featuring Israeli & Middle Eastern flavors and support seasonal menu items
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety while following recipes and production schedules

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