Pastry Sous Chef

Pastry Sous Chef

Full-time; Exempt; Reports To: Executive Pastry Chef

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

The Pastry Sous Chef is responsible for crafting desserts and confectionery, designing seasonal menus, and developing new recipes for the pastry section of our kitchen. The Pastry Sous Chef will lead a pastry team and should be passionate about baking and be inspired to create masterpieces that go beyond our clients' expectations. To be successful in this role you must be well-versed in the culinary arts and adhere to strict standards of hygiene and cleanliness.

Essential Functions:

• Operate and manage the daily pastry section of the kitchen and liaise with the executive and sous chefs to ensure a successful working environment.
• Prepare ingredients and handling baking and other kitchen equipment to the client's guidelines with the Chef De Cuisine.
• Create pastries, baked goods, and confections, by following a set recipe.
• Develop new recipes for seasonal menus.
• Decorate pastries and desserts to ensure beautiful and tasteful presentation.
• Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train team members.
• Monitor the stock of baking ingredients.
• Order new supplies, ingredients, and equipment for the pastry section, when needed, and within budget.
• Ensure the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations.
• Supervise and train staff members, when needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace. Follow all safety and sanitation procedures within set guidelines from OSHA, HACCP and Department of Public Health and Risk Management.

Competencies:

• Working knowledge of baking techniques and the pastry-making process.
• Creative ability with artistic skill in decorating cakes and other desserts.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
• Sense of urgency and ability to work and lead a team within a safe manner.
• Passion for delicious, flavorful food executed and served with care and consistency.
• Solid track record of success in previous assignments demonstrating upward career tracking.

Salary changes: $75,000- $83,000