PASTRY CHEF (FULL AND PART TIME)

Compass Group•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring immediately for full and part time PASTRY CHEF positions. This role involves creating, planning, and supervising the daily production of top-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods. At Wolfgang Puck Catering, we believe great careers are crafted with passion and intention, and we invest in our people through mentorship, development, and a clear path to leadership. We hire for curiosity, spirit, and heart, and we are committed to your journey.

Requirements

One to two years of previous pastry chef experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.
A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.
Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.
We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.
We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.
We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).
Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.

Responsibilities

Supervises the daily production and distribution of all pastries, desserts and baked goods.
Ensures recipes and standards are followed, food costs are controlled and appropriate quantity is prepared based on established production needs.
Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
Monitors and controls the maintenance and sanitation of the pastry kitchen and equipment to ensure a work environment that meets/exceeds federal, state and corporate standards and regulations.
Supervises hourly kitchen/pastry associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
Helps plan and implement seasonal menus.
Orders and maintains pastry supplies and products to ensure appropriate inventory levels.
Performs other duties as assigned.