Pastry Chef - Nashville, TN

Compass Group•Nashville, TN

7d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Working as a Pastry Chef, you are responsible for the preparation, production and ordering for the pastry department. 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

Culinary degree is preferred
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
ServSafe of Department of Health certification a plus

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree is preferred
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
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