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.
Job Perks and Benefits
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
Physical Demands
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!
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