Pastry Chef de Partie

About the role

The Inn at Little Washington, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Pastry Chef de Partie III to join its dynamic team. With accolades such as Michelin 3 Stars, Forbes 5 Stars, AAA 5 Diamonds, and Wine Spectator Grand Award, the Inn offers an unparalleled culinary experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, set-up and provide consistent and organized quality service in all areas of pastry production, with an emphasis on plating.
• Strictly adhere to recipes and standards for product preparation and plating.
• Demonstrate competent knife skills, basic pastry techniques & knowledge, measuring ingredients, mixing methods, and safe operation of all kitchen equipment.
• Work under the guidance of a Pastry CDP 1 and 2, following all procedures and tasks given by the lead on the station.
• Work quickly and efficiently with other team members in a focused and organized manner.

Qualifications

• General fundamental skills in all basic techniques and knife cuts.
• A sense of flavor development and evaluation of prep is necessary for this position.
• Ace in culinary arts with an Associate’s degree.
• A positive attitude.
• Servsafe certification within six months of full-time employment.
• Minimum of 1-2 years professional experience cooking, preferably in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Desirable: Ability to work quickly and cleanly throughout a shift and meet all deadlines; strong communication skills and practices; basic knowledge in product identification and use, international cuisine, and technique; self-motivated; ability to excel under pressure; ability to consistently prepare and or plate food as directed.

Skills

• Ability to work quickly and cleanly throughout a shift and meet all deadlines before and during service.
• Strong communication skills and practice.
• Basic knowledge in product identification and use, international cuisine, and technique.
• Self-motivated; ability to excel under pressure.
• Ability to consistently prepare and or plate food as directed.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance (full-time employees).
• Paid time off (full-time employees).
• 401(k) retirement plan with match.
• Employee education allowance.
• Advancement potential.
• Flexible schedules.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Complimentary uniforms.
• Delicious “family” meals daily prepared by the chefs.
• Referral bonuses.
• Competitive pay.

Pay

Competitive pay.

Schedule

Hours may vary and often exceed a standard workweek (40-50 hours).

Contact

For more information about this exciting opportunity, visit www.theinnatlittlewashington.com. Sign up for a bonus of $1500 upon signing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Inn at Little Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.