Pastry Sous Chef - Ice Cream

Sundae Artisan Ice Cream•Denver, CO

3d•$26 - $31

About The Position

Are you looking for a hands-on, entry-level management opportunity that is both fun and challenging? Do you have what it takes to have a meaningful influence over a small team? SundaeTM (sundaeicecream.com) is looking for a highly adaptive individual who can thrive as part of an ambitious leadership team, launching a new location and building a team as we prepare to open our 6th location on 16th street in Downtown Denver! Total Compensation = $26.00-31.00 per hour (includes base + tips) Flexible scheduling and work environment Full-time, hourly position (eligible to earn overtime) Yearly review and performance-based raises Eligible to accrue Vacation Pay and Sick Pay with rollover opportunity Group Health Insurance benefit (50-100% employer contribution to premiums) Dental Insurance benefit (50-100% employer contribution to premiums) Vision Insurance benefit (50-100% employer contribution to premiums) Free shift treats and employee discounts Individualized mentorship and growth opportunities Who are we? Sundae is an established artisan ice cream business with exciting growth opportunities on the horizon and a simple mission—To Share Joy, One Scoop at a Time. We are a friendly face, a familiar product, a welcoming smile, and part of the community. We strive to be “THE place to work” and do so by providing a fun workplace, career advancement, and community involvement. Sundae is the team you can depend on and the company to which you can entrust your career. We are searching for a candidate who is: Skilled in pastry and baking applications An aspiring leader who leads by example Self-motivated and able to work autonomously Organized and time management focused Coachable and receptive to feedback A great team player, goes where needed to ensure team success This could be your debut opportunity to begin to develop your management skills, or a new challenge if you are currently in a kitchen role and looking for growth. We are eager to invest in a great fit and let your talent shine

Requirements

3+ years of foodservice supervisory experience required
3+ years of baking and pastry experience required
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be 18 or older
Valid Serv Safe certificate or equivalent (may be obtained within 60 days of hire date)
Move, traverse, or remain in a stationary position for up to 10 hours
Constantly use manual and automatic foodservice equipment
Regularly move up to 25 pounds for a distance of 50 feet or more
Occasionally move up to 50 pounds for a distance of 25 feet or more
Occasionally ascend/descend ladder to clean or lift items stored above
Occasionally position self to clean, maintain equipment, and retrieve items below counter height

Responsibilities

Execute high-quality ice cream, sorbet, sauces, and baking production standards while meeting heavy volume demands and seasonal pars
Manufacture multiple bakery and topping products including sandwich cookies, ice cream cakes (assembly & decoration), candied nuts, and sauces
Thoroughly understand and execute all recipes, processes, and department SOPs; assist and provide feedback to others to ensure product standards are met
Create daily task lists for Pastry Cooks and assist the Pastry Chef with placing orders when needed
Provide onsite support to Classroom Instructors when Pastry Chef is not present
Assist the Pastry Chef with training, coaching, and mentoring production employees in job related skills and techniques
Oversee all production facility operations during absences of the Pastry Chef and assist with emergency coverage
Maintain exceptional cleanliness, organization, and appearance throughout the facility to meet or exceed food safety requirements as established by local and state health departments and industry best practices
Assist the Pastry Chef in sustaining operational inventory levels and product cost by monitoring waste, controlling portion sizes, counting inventory, and accurately tracking outgoing and incoming transfers and orders
Participate in and contribute to regular staff, and leadership meetings