Pastry Jr Sous Chef

Posted:
11/4/2025, 2:22:49 AM

Location(s):
Menlo Park, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Check out a day in the life of a Pastry Team Member

The pay rate or range for this position is: $75,000 per year


 

Job Summary

Flagship Culinary Services is hiring a Pastry Jr Sous Chef to join our team and support the employee cafes for our Client, the largest social media company in the world!

Our pastry program is fast-paced, diverse and puts collaboration and learning at the forefront. No two days are the same and our bakers enjoy great perks, a work/life balance with a set schedule, on-the-job training and career growth opportunities.

Job Description

Job Perks and Benefits 

  • Monday-Friday 5am-2pm, weekends off 
  • 11 paid holidays 
  • Full medical, vision and dental coverage 
  • Competitive pay 
  • 401k with employer match  
  • On-the-job training to progress in your pastry career 
  • Free meals and snacks during your shift  

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Customer Service: provide the best customer service in a courteous, fast and efficient manner. Accommodate all requests and special needs for guests and Clients 

  • Lead: supervise the Pastry Team to ensure production times are met and in-line with standards and expectations. Train/instruct employees and interns on duties and techniques 

  • Prepare: produce a variety of sweet and savory pastries and desserts including cupcakes, cakes, pies, torts, flans, custards, granolas, cookies, pate a choux, cheesecakes, bars and vegan desserts 

  • Bake: ensure pastries and desserts are baked with quality and production goals in mind 

  • Create: mix and measure according to recipe guidelines; handle and manipulate ingredients and product from start to finish, including plating and presentation 

  • Collaborate: enjoy the camaraderie and teamwork in the kitchen and take advantage of opportunities to collaborate on menus and recipe rotations 

  • Communicate: provide management with consistent communication on operational tasks and team effectiveness, scheduling, workplace improvements and safety 

  • Safety: maintain a clean and organized workspace. Follow all safety and sanitation procedures within set guidelines from OSHA, HACCP and Department of Public Health and Risk Management – and ensure your team is following guidelines as well 

  • Other duties as assigned 

 

Knowledge and Skills 

  • Excellent baking skills and experience with from scratch production  

  • Strong communication, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills  

  • Sense of urgency and ability to work and lead a team within a safe manner 

  • Basic problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task 

 

Requirements 

  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of pastry experience 

  • High school diploma or GED; culinary degree preferred but not required.

  • Pastry Baker Supervisors must have and maintain an active Food Handlers Card, as required by the California Health Department 

 

Work Environment 

The work environment for Pastry Jr Sous Chef includes the following large kitchen environment elements and exposures 

  • Fast paced kitchen 
  • High sense of urgency 
  • Moderate to high noise level  
  • Exposure to soap and cleaning solutions 
  • Slippery/uneven surfaces may be encountered  
  • Hot/cold environments when moving thins in and out of the fridge and freezer 

Physical Demands 

  • Some heavy lifting (may lift 10-50 lbs.) and possible moving of equipment required 
  • Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision 
  • Repetitive hand motion carrying food containers, using carts both loaded and unloaded 
  • Standing, walking, bending/twisting, and balance are all required to perform job task 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Physical requirements include stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  

About: 
Flagship Culinary Services is dedicated to helping companies provide high quality dining experiences for their employees and visitors. Our talented teams help deliver delicious and nutritious food, made from scratch, with a strong emphasis on local and organically grown ingredients. We support many different types of food service setups, from full-service cafés to customized food concepts. 

 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Flagship is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. 

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Flagship Facility Services

Website: https://flagshipinc.com/

Headquarter Location: San Jose, California, United States

Employee Count: 501-1000

Year Founded: 1988

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Commercial ⋅ Facilities Support Services ⋅ Facility Management ⋅ Janitorial Service