Pastry Chef- Eataly King Of Prussia

Eataly North America•King of Prussia, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Eataly is seeking a Pastry Chef to oversee the production of all pastries for their marketplace. This role involves managing a pastry team of approximately 10 employees and ensuring the highest quality of Italian pastries, cakes, desserts, cookies, candies, and other dolci for Eataly's counters and restaurants. The Pastry Chef will also be responsible for ordering supplies, maintaining sanitary standards, and contributing to the overall culinary excellence of the establishment.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in a high-volume pastry preparation position
Knowledge of Italian pastries and techniques
Outstanding communication and leadership skills
Intermediate computer skills
Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
Ability to use a burning oven, commercial stand mixer and other pastry baking equipment

Nice To Haves

Degree from a post-secondary culinary/pastry arts training program preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees the production of all pastries, including Italian pasticcini, cakes, desserts, cookies, candies, and other dolci.
Directs and participates in the production of all pastry items for Eataly’s counters and restaurants.
Manages the pastry team: hires, schedules, submits payroll, provides feedback and motivation, trains on Italian pastry production, principles and practices, coaches and counsels, and handles terminations.
Verifies all foods prepared meet quality standards in terms of portion size, flavor, texture, and consistency.
Produces decorative centerpieces and special orders.
Orders and requisitions all supplies for the pastry shop.
Communicates with the Executive Chef and Pastry Quality Head on new recipes.
Maintains a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standards.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.