_{14th January, 2026}

Location: Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT (Fairfield County)
Salary: $60,000 - $75,000
Benefits: 100% Healthcare Coverage, Growth opportunities, Professional development
New-opening all-day café seeks a Baker/Pastry Chef to lead daily bread and pastry production.
Qualifications:

• Proven baker/pastry chef experience with excellent laminated dough execution and high-volume production consistency.
• Israeli/Middle Eastern pastry experience preferred (burekas/borek, malawach, yeasted flatbreads) and comfort with savory + sweet.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and excited to help build opening systems, recipes, and production schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily production of laminated doughs, breads, and pastries to spec, ensuring consistent quality, yield, and timing.
• Prepare fillings/components featuring Israeli & Middle Eastern flavors; support seasonal menu development and daily specials.
• Manage fermentation, lamination, proofing, and baking processes while maintaining organization, sanitation, and equipment care.
• Maintain food safety standards, labeling, and cleanliness while following recipes and executing to a production plan.

 

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