CHEF, PASTRY

Compass Group•New York, NY

2d•$90,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A! As a Pastry Chef, you are responsible for the preparation, production, and ordering of the pastry department. You are responsible for handling, preparing, and storing perishable products. You will adhere to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe, and sanitary food production, preparation, and presentation. Additional duties may include menu development, inventory, ordering, sanitation, and hourly associate management, including hiring, counseling, coaching, and development.

Requirements

Minimum three years related experience in upscale, high-volume restaurant and/or catering operations
Ability to demonstrate creative and quality-driven pastry skills
Must have good food knowledge and recognition of quality products
Strong knowledge of current food and catering trends with a focus on using seasonal ingredients, production, sanitation, food cost controls, menu development and presentation
Excellent overall computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles

Nice To Haves

A culinary degree is preferred
ServSafe of the Department of Health certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Prepares, produces, and orders for the pastry department
Handles, prepares, and stores perishable products
Adheres to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe, and sanitary food production