Pastry Chef

O-Ku Sushi Winter Park • Winter Park, FL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Pastry Chef will be responsible for executing the restaurant's dessert offerings and ensuring that the pastry cooks are motivated and diligent in creating them. This role involves crafting a dessert menu that fits the concept and locale, partnering with the Executive Chef, and maintaining consistency through detailed recipe cards. The Pastry Chef will also mentor and develop future pastry chefs, foster a positive culture, and communicate effectively with the culinary team. Maintaining a clean and sanitary work station, adhering to DHEC regulations, and promptly reporting any issues are also key responsibilities. The role emphasizes a guest-first approach and participation in employee meetings.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a successful Pastry Chef.
• 3+ years of experience in a pastry kitchen handling preparation and cooking.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Creative with a problem-solving approach.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of food preparation, sanitation principles, baking techniques and nutrition.
• Must be available to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Expertly crafting a dessert menu, fitting with the concept and locale while partnering with the Executive Chef on fit with the menu.
• Preparing detailed recipe cards and ensuring that the pastry team uses them every time to maintain consistency.
• Sharing inspiration and ideas with the team to motivate, teach, and maintain a positive culture.
• Being receptive to feedback and making changes to recipes, and always communicating freely with other chefs.
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary work station, adhering to all DHEC regulations; this includes tables, shelves, walls, ovens, pastry/dessert equipment and refrigeration equipment.
• Promptly reporting all product shortages, equipment problems or food quality issues to Executive Chef.
• Participating in all scheduled employee meetings, offering suggestions for improvement.
• Ensuring that the guest experience is the number one goal.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing hospitality team.
• Fast-paced and rewarding work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed