PASTRY CHEF (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Group USA Inc•Los Angeles, CA

64d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Summary: Creates, plans and supervises the daily production of top-quality pastries, desserts and baked goods. Essential Duties and 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. Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information. Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to: The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer. The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables. The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Requirements

1 to 2 years of previous pastry experience is preferred.

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.