Job Description

Scratch Baking, a neighborhood bakery located in Downtown Milford, is seeking an experienced, creative

Savory Chef

to join our growing team. We are looking for a skilled professional with formal culinary training and/or prior kitchen experience who brings strong technique, pride in scratch cooking, and a collaborative spirit to our kitchen.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about savory food who enjoys both execution and creativity. The Savory Chef will play a key role in

developing recipes, expanding our lunch program, and maintaining consistency across our savory offerings

, while working closely alongside our bakers in a shared back-of-house environment. We value quality, communication, and initiative, and we celebrate the contributions of every member of our team.

This is a

full-time position

, Monday through Friday. Schedule and compensation will be discussed during the interview process.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop, test, and execute recipes for sandwiches, salads, dressings, spreads, and seasonal savory offerings Lead and support daily savory prep with consistency, efficiency, and attention to detail Assemble and oversee lunch items during service windows as needed Maintain organization, cleanliness, and food safety standards in all prep and production areas Collaborate with bakery leadership to expand and refine Scratch Baking's savory menu Establish systems and workflows to support growth of the savory program Monitor ingredient quality and communicate prep and ordering needs
Qualifications

Formal culinary school training and/or prior professional kitchen experience required Strong foundation in scratch cooking techniques and flavor development Experience with recipe development and menu planning preferred Excellent organizational and time management skills Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, team-based kitchen Positive attitude, reliability, and pride in your craft

Job Type:

Full-time

Schedule:

Monday through Friday

Pay:

Based on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Food provided
Work Location: In person