Job Description
Position Overview: As a Pastry Chef you are responsible for designing, preparing and presenting a variety of desserts, pastries and baked goods with an Italian to delight customers. You are responsible for creativity, precision and a deep understanding of baking and pastry techniques.
Responsibilities: - Designing and developing innovative and visually appealing desserts, menus which include seasonal and specialty items
- Preparing and baking a variety of desserts, pastries and baked goods according to the recipes and customer specification
- Ensuring desserts are presented beautifully and consistently paying attention to detail and aesthetic appeal
- Maintaining high standards of food quality, taste and appearance
- Managing inventory levels, including ordering ingredients and supplies to maintain a well stocked bakery and minimizing waste
- Monitoring and controlling food costs, including portion control and waste management to achieve financial targets
- Maintaining and operating baking/kitchen equipment properly and safely
- Collaborating with other kitchen team members to ensure timely and efficient services
- Following all safety and hygiene procedures - including but not limited to proper handling of storage and food products
- Assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment as needed
- Staying up to date on industry trends to elevate prepared dishes
- Performing any other tasks assigned by leadership
Experience: - Preferred: Two (2) year experience as a chef or relevant experience in Italian based baking/cooking
- Required: ServeSafe Certification
- Preferred: Culinary degree or equivalent but not required
Schedule: - Days and start times TBD based on business needs
- 5-6 day work week
- Flexibility to work hours needed based on event schedules
Environment: - Kitchen environment - varying temperatures based on seasons and equipment
Skills: - Physical abilities : May be required to lift up to 80-85lbs.; standing, bending, lifting and twisting for up to 90% of your shift; frequently lifting product from various heights including floor level to over your head; Ability to stand or walk at least 10 hours daily; working in various temperature controlled environments;
- Strong communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers and leaders on a daily basis
- Organizational Skills: Ability to fulfill executive directions in a timely manner; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Working in a team based environment: Working independently and as a team player
- Quality: Maintain integrity and high standards from all perspectives
- Safety Culture: Maintain and drive safety policies; driving for accountability of safe practices throughout shift
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Seasonal work, Shift work,