Pastry Chef - SF

Pastry Chef - SF - Stripe

Company:
Sifted

Sifted was founded in 2015 by Kimberly Lexow and Jess Legge with a bold vision to reimagine office food as an experience rooted in hospitality, sustainability, and intentionality. It has evolved into a nationwide food platform supporting culture, community, and carbon‑conscious choices across hundreds of companies. Sifted is a workplace food partner, not a caterer.

Our team culture mirrors the experiences we design for our clients, offering creative freedom, hospitality‑driven service, career growth, people‑first support, and real impact that reduces waste and improves lives.

Oversee daily operations of the pastry program and coach staff on a wide range of techniques and skills. Produce slow fermented breads, pastries, cookies, and healthy snack items that support both production and catering needs. Create health‑conscious offerings that align with client preferences for low‑sugar, better‑for‑you baked goods. Develop weekly, seasonal, and holiday desserts; support catering events and participate in menu planning.

Ensure proper food preparation in an all‑electric corporate kitchen and maintain strict food safety standards. Repurpose excess product creatively to support sustainability and minimize waste. Maintain a clean workstation, cleaning and storing equipment at the end of each shift. Receive, inspect, and properly store all incoming products. Assist the Executive Chef with cost control, account expenditures, and rollouts of new culinary programs in partnership with culinary and marketing teams.

This position must maintain a Serv Safe Food Handler certification.

This position is based in a commercial kitchen.

The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• A.S. degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
• Three years of baking or pastry experience with the ability to accurately follow recipes.
• Kitchen management experience.
• Experience with high‑volume or complex food service operations.
• Batch cooking experience preferred.

• Pay: $29 per hour.
• Company‑sponsored health insurance plans, 100% company‑paid HDHP, vision and dental opt‑in.
• 401(k) program through Human Interest.
• 80 hours of PTO per year; paid winter break from Dec 24 – Jan 1.
• Earned Wage Access to receive wages before payday.
• Free lunch during meal service.
• Opportunities to take on larger roles within the organization and learn in a fast‑growing start‑up.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Services

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly encourage people of color, individuals with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non‑binary candidates to apply. Employment at Sifted is considered at will, meaning that either the company or the employee may terminate this employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.

Offers of employment and continued employment at Sifted are contingent upon successful completion of trust & safety checks including a criminal history check, a motor vehicle record check, identity verification, food safety certification verification, and at least two reference checks.