117 - AJ's Fine Foods Pastry Chef - 67th Avenue & Beardsley

Bashas•Glendale, AZ

About The Position

The Pastry Chef assists in operating the prepared foods department and works with the Executive Chef to achieve the department’s sales and customer service goals. This role supports stocking, production, and merchandising while providing excellent customer service and maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation. The position also contributes to pastry menu development and catering production in accordance with AJ’s quality and profitability standards.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be at least 21 years of age for any position that serves alcohol.
Able to safely work in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent customer service.
Able to perform the physical demands listed, including lifting and stocking up to 50 pounds.
For internal transfers, promotions, or rehires, the current leader must recommend the candidate and provide an endorsement upon HR’s request; rehires must be approved by an HRBP.

Responsibilities

Manage production, ordering, merchandising, sales and profit goals, inventory, out-of-stocks, sanitation, shrink, supplies, equipment, and safety.
Assist with menu planning and development, including experimenting with trends, menu ideas, and recipes for AJ’s exclusive pastries and Boulangerie offerings.
Ensure compliance with health department and weights-and-measures requirements.
Maintain open communication with kitchen team members and the department manager.
Work with the Catering Director and Executive Chef on menu planning and catering-menu production to ensure profitability, variety, and AJ’s quality standards.
Maintain a high degree of cleanliness throughout the preparation area.
Operate a cash register correctly and handle cash, checks, credit cards, and ATM transactions according to company policy.
Perform other related duties as assigned.