Hamleys SH Culinary Pastry Chef

Wage range: $15.00–$25.00. Position open until filled.

About the Role

Responsible for designing, preparing, and presenting high-quality baked goods, pastries, and desserts as the leader of the pastry department. Includes creating, testing, and updating menus, managing inventory, and ensuring strict sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensures customer satisfaction through prompt, efficient, and friendly service.
• Designs, prepares, and presents high-quality baked goods, pastries, and desserts.
• Creates, tests, and updates menus.
• Cleans and maintains an organized workspace.
• Prepares meals according to the menu and recipe.
• Ensures all food items are handled and cooked (if applicable) in a wholesome manner.
• Maintains the kitchen and supply room in a sanitary and orderly fashion.
• Informs the supervisor of any kitchen problems.
• Assists with inventory, ordering, putting freight away, and/or cleaning as needed.
• Works in a fast-paced, stressful environment and accomplishes tasks promptly.
• Complies with regulatory laws, employee handbook, department policies and procedures, and safety codes.
• Promotes a clean, safe, and healthy work environment for employees and guests; reports concerns promptly.
• Ensures safe operation of equipment, tools, and materials.
• Promotes internal guest service standards through courteous and respectful behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Upholds Wrc Quality Service Standards: Safety, Integrity, Courtesy, Team, and Show.

Requirements

• Six months of entry-level pastry or baking experience in a professional kitchen.
• Experience with commercial mixers, ovens, and specialty kitchen equipment.
• Able to read and follow written recipes and procedures.
• Licensed or certified as a food handler or completes within 30 days of employment.
• Able to stand and/or walk for long periods; perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers; and lift and maneuver 50 lbs.
• Effective communication skills: verbally provide instruction, respond to questions, and demonstrate exceptional interpersonal abilities.
• Available to work all hours, shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Exhibits a professional demeanor through appearance and maintains a positive attitude toward all employees and guests.
• Must pass a criminal history background check.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal pastry arts or culinary certificate/associate degree.