Pastry Sous Chef

Discovery Land Company•Coeur d'Alene, ID

About The Position

Gozzer Ranch offers the perfect setting for living life to its fullest amid the grandeur and undisturbed beauty of the great Northwest. Whether you choose to spend these moments teaching your son or daughter to bait a hook, pampering yourself with a spa treatment, enjoying an unforgettable round of golf, or sailing in the summer breeze, these are the kinds of moments that create memories that will be cherished for generations to come - http://gozzerranchclub.com Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one-of-a-kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world. For more information about our company, please visit: http://www.discoverylandco.com. Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one-of-a-kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world. For more information about our company, please visit: http://www.discoverylandco.com.

Requirements

Culinary Degree or pedigree.
At least five (5) years of culinary experience in large world class resort, hotels and clubs.
Has complete knowledge and understanding of all cookery techniques and processes.
Has thorough knowledge of all food products - local and imported.
Experience sourcing local ingredients and creating menu items based upon seasonal ingredients.
Thorough understanding of all occupational health and safety issues.
Knowledge of F&B operational requirements.
Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Shift greater than eight (8) hours in length may be required due to business demands.
Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior culinary leadership experience in a at high end restaurant, resort, or private club preferred.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Senior Pastry Chef in determining quality and quantity of ingredients used with a view of eliminating waste/spoilage, especially meats, fish, produce, etc.
Assist Senior Pastry Chef leaders with menu creation, development, and implementation.
Discusses with the Senior Pastry Chef and recommends menu price adjustments when warranted, and determine prices of unlisted food items with guidance of the Senior Pastry Chef.
Schedules working hours of all kitchen employees, taking into consideration the volume of expected business but careful at all times to conserve labor cost.
Adherence to budgeted headcounts for his/her outlet according to budget and business level.
Assigns in detail, specific duties to all employees under his/her supervision and instructs them in their work.
Responsible for the quality of all food items prepared in the kitchen he/she supervises by constantly checking food for taste, temperature and visual appeal.
Ensures that all dishes are uniform and established portion sizes are adhered to per the specifications set out by the Senior Pastry Chef.
Constantly on the alert for new products which may improve quality of food or lower food cost or both. Makes suggestions to the Senior Chefs concerning improvements which would tend to make more satisfied customers and/or increase volume of business or profit for the operation.
Prevent the use of contaminated products in any phase of food preparation and prevents employees who are ill or suffering from an infection from taking part in the preparation or handling of food.
Ensure high level of food safety management system including HACCP and all local food safety regulations.
Ensures that all safety, health, security and loss control policies and procedures and Government legislation are adhered to.
Works very closely with Stewarding, whose duty is to keep kitchen areas clean and orderly.
Ensures that spoiled or damaged serving utensils are not in use, i.e., cracked/chipped china, glassware, and trains staff to do the same. Notifies any non-usable products to the Stewarding Supervisor to record as breakage and insures that par levels of equipment are kept up to date.
Checks maintenance of all equipment located in the area he/she supervises and makes every attempt to prevent the damage or loss of any property.
Any other duties as assigned.