Dessert Chef

Job Summary

The Dessert Chef is a culinary professional responsible for the creation, preparation, and presentation of a wide variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods.

Areas Of Responsibility

• Follow recipes to make pastries, cookies, breads, candies, chocolates, cakes, cupcakes, and pies.
• Create new recipes for the menu and develop new and unique recipes.
• Keep stock of the kitchen's inventory and ensure the quality of ingredients and equipment.
• Plan dessert menus and meet with customers to discuss details and plan custom-made desserts for special occasions and catered events.
• Order new supplies, ingredients, and equipment, prepare ingredients, and handle baking equipment, rotating product and adhering to proper shelf life.
• Keep baking area and equipment properly cleaned and sanitized according to DHEC guidelines.

Skills

• Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills, great attention to detail, and creativity.
• Have in-depth knowledge of sanitation principles and baking techniques.
• Providing excellent customer service by interacting with patrons, answering questions about pastries, and accommodating special requests or dietary needs.
• Understanding cost control, portion sizing, and pricing to contribute to the financial success of the pastry department.

Worker Characteristics

• Physical demands of this position include repetitive movements, bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and carrying weighted materials up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Education

• Associate's/bachelor's degree preferred.
• A certificate in culinary arts or a related field.
• At least 3 years culinary/baking experience under Executive Chef leadership.

About the College

Spartanburg Methodist College is a private residential liberal arts institution founded in 1911. The college serves a diverse student population within the United Methodist Connection and has grown significantly since launching its first bachelor's degree in 2019. SMC emphasizes education and employment, offering a professional development concentration and participating in the federal E-Verify program. The college is committed to its student demographic and believes in the global impact of their students' success.

Requirements

About the College: Spartanburg Methodist College is a private residential liberal arts institution founded in 1911. The college serves a diverse student population within the United Methodist Connection and has grown significantly since launching its first bachelor's degree in 2019. SMC emphasizes education and employment, offering a professional development concentration and participating in the federal E-Verify program. The college is committed to its student demographic and believes in the global impact of their students' success.

Summary

The Dessert Chef is a culinary professional responsible for the creation, preparation, and presentation of a wide variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods. Areas of responsibility include following recipes, creating new recipes, managing inventory, planning menus, ordering supplies, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards. Skills required include knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures, organizational and time management skills, creativity, and customer service. Education and experience requirements include an associate's or bachelor's degree, a certificate in culinary arts, and at least three years of culinary/baking experience under executive chef leadership.

Qualifications

Required physical abilities include repetitive movements, bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and carrying up to 50 lbs. Must be able to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

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