PASTRY CHEF

Compass Group•Nashville, TN

7d•$58,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Driven by our passion in the pursuit of hospitality and culinary excellence, Morrison Living has built community through dining experiences for over a century. Embedded in our culture, we deliver exceptional service and aim to be the best part of someone’s day. The commitment of our team members to these core principles makes us an industry leader and an employer of choice for hospitality professionals. Everything we do means more when it’s served with care. The exceptional care and culinary artistry of our team members is nurtured by training, developing, and recognizing our greatest asset – our people. This approach makes the Morrison Living difference. Join us and discover how we build community one meal at a time. Working as a Pastry Chef, you are responsible for the preparation, production and ordering for the pastry department for our senior living community. You are responsible for handling, preparation 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 to include 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 product
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

Culinary degree is preferred
ServSafe of Department of Health certification 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