Pastry Chef | The Bindery | Denver Airport

MISSION YOGURT INC • Denver, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mission Yogurt Inc. is seeking a Pasty Chef to join our team at The Bindery located inside the Denver Airport! At The Bindery, we strive to balance our modern lives by providing artisanal foods, handcrafted and nurtured with great care. Our dining experience is grounded in tradition yet playfully inventive and decisively chic. The Bindery combines a market and bakery with an elevated fine dining experience under one roof. This stylish integration offers a unique way to shop and eat, creating an all-encompassing culinary destination.

The Pastry Chef is responsible for preparing high-quality desserts and baked goods, ensuring consistency in recipes, and supporting daily kitchen operations while working efficiently in a fast-paced environment. This role also maintains the cleanliness and organization of the pastry station and adheres to all food safety and sanitation standards.

Requirements

• Candidates who possess at least two years of pastry baking experience.
• Delivery of superior food and beverage service and maximizes customer satisfaction.
• Upholds ideals, values, and practices that are the foundation of Mission Yogurt: Loyalty, Innovation, Service, Communication, and Flexibility.
• Adheres to Mission Yogurt's safety, sanitation, and cleanliness policies and practices.
• Ensures all operating and quality standards are met.
• Upholds a professional and ethical management style and presentation.
• Assesses work-related issues in a professional manner and exercises honest, non-biased judgment.
• Ensures safety and security of both guests and team members.
• Must be able to pass a 10-year background check per TSA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supports management in overseeing kitchen staff, including prep cooks and pastry team members.
• Monitors the quality and consistency of pastry products served.
• Collaborates with other kitchen staff to maintain a cohesive culinary team.
• Manage inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, desserts, breads, and other baked goods.
• Help train new kitchen staff on kitchen procedures, equipment, food safety practices, and customer service expectations.
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to team members to ensure skills are continually developed.
• Ensure that staff follow recipes and maintain consistent food quality.
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise, including issues with equipment, food shortages, or customer complaints.
• Monitor food preparation and presentation to ensure dishes meet the restaurant’s standards for quality and consistency.
• Contributes to a positive work environment through enthusiasm, dedication, and responsiveness.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, and voluntary life, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet insurance—effective the first of the month after 60 days of full-time employment.
• Competitive Pay
• 401K plus company match
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Meal Program
• Company paid Airport Employee Parking or RTD EcoPass
• Room for Growth!!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees