Pastry Sous Chef

DO & CO • Redondo Beach, CA

4d

About The Position

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a talented and passionate Pastry Sous Chef to join our esteemed DO&CO family in Redondo Beach, CA.
About DO & CO:
We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 32 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years’ culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service kitchens managing at least a team of 5 members.
• An associate’s degree in pastry arts
• Mastery of baking techniques and knowledge of current catering industry trend
• Excellent interpersonal skills that build trust and instill confidence.
• Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated
• Ability to deal with heavy workload, work in a team as well as independently, in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to accurately monitor and reduce waste
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff in different functions and levels
• Must be able to perform with a sense of urgency and a hands on approach to kitchen needs
• Must complete assign tasks within the given time and meet kitchen ready deadlines
• Schedule Flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays)
• HACCP Knowledge

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily production of fresh high-quality foods
• Ensure production processes, quality standards and deadlines are met
• Read, understand and train menu specifications
• Supervise, motivate, and assist a team of kitchen associates
• Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the food safety management system handbook
• Report problems with the food safety management system to their manager and the hygiene and food safety team
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management
• Upkeep and maintain food safety

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for 401K and healthcare benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision.
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree