Hamleys SH Culinary Pastry Chef

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures customer satisfaction through prompt, efficient, and friendly service.
• Responsible to design, prepare, and presents high-quality baked goods, pastries, and desserts.
• Able to create, test, and update menus.
• Cleans and maintains an organized workspace.
• Creates meals according to the menu and recipe.
• Ensures that all food items are handled and cooked (if applicable) in a wholesome manner.
• Constantly maintains the kitchen and supply room in a sanitary and orderly fashion.
• Informs the supervisor of any kitchen problems.
• When needed, assists with inventory, ordering, putting freight away, and/or cleaning.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment and accomplishes tasks promptly.
• Promotes a clean, safe, and healthy work environment for employees and guests.
• Promptly reports all concerns to the supervisor.
• Ensures that the operation of equipment, tools, and materials are handled safely.
• Promotes internal guest service standards through courteous and respectful behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six (6) months of entry-level pastry or baking experience in a professional kitchen.
• Experience with commercial mixers, ovens, and specialty kitchen equipment.
• Functionally literate: able to read and follow written recipes and procedures.
• Licensed or certified as a food handler or completes within 30 days of employment.
• Needs to stand and/or walk for long periods; needs to perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers; and needs to lift and maneuver 50 lbs.
• Effective communications skills - verbally provide instruction, responds to questions, and has exceptional interpersonal skills and abilities.
• Available to work all hours, shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires a criminal history background check.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal pastry arts or culinary certificate/associate degree.