Overview
Pastry Junior Sous Chef (4-day Work Week) Jobs in Littleton, CO at The Fox and the Raven Bakery / Corvus Coffee Roasters
Pastry Junior Sous Chef (4-Day Work Week)
Southwest Denver Metro$21–$23/hour (based on experience)
We are a high-volume, production-focused bakery supplying six Corvus Coffee locations and preparing to open a sourdough-driven flagship bakery. This role is designed for a pastry professional ready to step into leadership while remaining highly engaged in daily production.
As a Pastry Junior Sous Chef, you will balance hands-on production with leadership responsibilities, helping ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency across the pastry program.
Schedule
- Saturday–Tuesday, Set Schedule unless otherwise to balance PTO requests
- 4-day work week (~40 hours)
- Shifts:
- Saturday: 11:00am – 9:30pm
- Sunday–Tuesday: 9:00am – 7:30pm
- Schedule may adjust occasionally to cover team vacations or business needs
- Must be available to work weekends and adapt schedule as needed
Key Responsibilities
- Execute daily pastry production: laminated doughs, sourdough breads, cakes, custards, cookies, and specialty items
- Maintain consistency and quality across all products
- Train and support team members on production techniques and workflow
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace
- Own daily prep tasks and manage time effectively during shifts
- Assist with inventory, ordering, and maintaining pars
- Support food cost tracking and updates as needed
- Assist with prep planning and production organization
- Support scheduling and labor management alongside the Chef
- Provide direct, in-the-moment feedback to team members to maintain standards
- Assist with bakery deliveries if needed
- Uphold the culture, values, and standards of Corvus Coffee
Requirements
- 3–5 years of pastry experience (bakery, restaurant, hotel, or patisserie)
- Strong technical foundation: laminated doughs, sourdough breads, cakes, custards, and core pastry techniques
- Experience in high-volume production environments preferred
- Leadership experience (formal or informal) preferred
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Basic math and computer skills (including spreadsheets)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Clean driving record (if assisting with deliveries)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for long periods (up to 10–12 hours)
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and frequently move trays up to 40 lbs
- Ability to bend, reach, and work in a physically demanding kitchen environment
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) + matching
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement within Corvus
Check out our Instagram! @thefoxandtheravenbakery @corvuscoffee
Pay: $21.00 – $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many hours per week are you looking for?
- What type of leadership do you respond best to?
- What keeps you engaged in a job?
- What do you enjoy about baking, and how do you stay organized in the kitchen?
- What is your availability? This shift is a set schedule of Saturday-Tuesday, pending time off requests.
Work Location: In person
Title: Pastry Junior Sous Chef (4-day Work Week)
Company: The Fox and the Raven Bakery / Corvus Coffee Roasters
Location: Littleton, CO
