Pastry Chef
About The Position
Responsible for managing all baking & pastry production for patients, café, gift shop and catering events, to include overseeing and directing the work of other culinary team members. Develop pastry related recipes and ingredient specifications. Decorate pastry items for all aspects of the Culinary Service Department. Maintain highest professional food quality and sanitation standards. Completes special projects as assigned. Follows standard practices and complies with regulatory guidelines. Main duties include, following recipes to create pastries, cookies and other baked goods. Develop new and unique recipes to feature on the menus, with keeping stock of the kitchen’s inventory.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum 2 years working in a high volume food service environment with professional baking experience required
- Must have working knowledge of baking, pastries, dough making and desserts
- Must have thorough knowledge of culinary arts baking fundamentals (scaling, mixing, baking, decorating, finishing)
- Ability to read, write, and follow standard recipes and train others
- Ability to lead/direct others to ensure baking standards are consistently upheld
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Must be proficient with computer systems (Microsoft Office, Excel, Internet, etc.)
- Must have (or become) certified thru National Restaurant Association Serv Safe program within first year of hire, and maintain certification during employment
Nice To Haves
- Degree from a Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts program highly recommended
- One year of leadership experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Managing all baking & pastry production for patients, café, gift shop and catering events
- Overseeing and directing the work of other culinary team members
- Developing pastry related recipes and ingredient specifications
- Decorating pastry items for all aspects of the Culinary Service Department
- Maintaining highest professional food quality and sanitation standards
- Completing special projects as assigned
- Following standard practices and complying with regulatory guidelines
- Following recipes to create pastries, cookies and other baked goods
- Developing new and unique recipes to feature on the menus
- Keeping stock of the kitchen’s inventory
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
