Pastry Sous Chef

DO & CO • Des Plaines, IL

12d • $60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

DO & CO is seeking a talented and passionate Pastry Sous Chef to join its team in Des Plaines, Illinois. The position supports daily food production and kitchen operations, helping ensure high-quality products, compliance with food safety standards, and timely completion of production deadlines. The Pastry Sous Chef supervises and supports kitchen associates and works in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with schedule flexibility for different shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of culinary experience in high-volume, full-service kitchens, managing a team of at least 5 members.
• Associate degree in pastry arts.
• Mastery of baking techniques and knowledge of current catering industry trends.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that build trust and instill confidence.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated.
• Ability to handle a heavy workload and work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to accurately monitor and reduce waste.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with staff across different functions and levels.
• Ability to work with urgency and take a hands-on approach to kitchen needs.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks within the given time and meet kitchen-ready deadlines.
• Schedule flexibility for different shifts, nights, weekends, and 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 staff on menu specifications.
• Supervise, motivate, and assist a team of kitchen associates.
• Comply with food safety and hygiene regulations in the food safety management system handbook.
• Report food safety management system problems to the manager and the hygiene and food safety team.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
• Maintain food safety.

Benefits

• 401(k) for full-time employees.
• Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, for full-time employees.
• Daily complimentary meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Career development opportunities nationally and internationally.
• Opportunity to collaborate with 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