Pastry Candidate

Beyond Grad•Miami Beach, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This placement opportunity is designed for individuals pursuing a career in the pastry arts, offering a structured training program across various departments. The program includes an initial orientation phase, followed by hands-on experience in bread baking, pastry preparation in a Michelin-starred environment, and a role as a Pastry Chef de Partie. This comprehensive training aims to equip trainees with a wide range of skills and knowledge necessary for success in the culinary and pastry industry.

Requirements

Enrolled in a post-secondary ministerially recognized academic institution in the hospitality industry OR have a hospitality degree and at least 1 year of recent relevant work experience in the (ultra) luxury hotel industry (outside of the USA) OR have 5 years recent relevant work experience in the (ultra) luxury hotel industry (outside the USA)
Shown consistent career growth over the last years
Shown serious commitment to most recent employers

Responsibilities

Receive a comprehensive introduction to the company, local community, and business strategies.
Learn about customers, culture, payroll schedules, local training areas, housing options, and transportation.
Learn the art of baking various items, managing dough in different environments, portioning and shaping dough, and preparing specialty items according to recipes.
Develop essential knife skills and work as part of a team, assisting other chefs.
Receive training on current menus, including pastry staples, plated desserts, frozen foams, and decorations.
Learn product care, shelf life management, proper rotation, consolidation, and inventory tracking.
Communicate effectively with the Pastry Chef regarding ingredient ordering.
Be responsible for setting up the pastry station at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Prepare items for service and plate desserts in a timely manner.
Maintain a smooth service flow and ensure the station's cleanliness.
Collaborate with the pastry kitchen and adhere to closing standards.