PASTRY CHEF (SEASONAL)

About the role

Creates, plans and supervises the daily production of top-quality pastries, desserts and baked goods.

Location: Georgia Aquarium - 225 Baker Street, Atlanta, GA 30313.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily production and distribution of all pastries, desserts and baked goods.
• Ensures recipes and standards are followed, food costs are controlled and appropriate quantity is prepared based on established production needs.
• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Monitors and controls the maintenance and sanitation of the pastry kitchen and equipment to ensure a work environment that meets/exceeds federal, state and corporate standards and regulations.
• Supervises hourly kitchen/pastry associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
• Helps plan and implement seasonal menus.
• Orders and maintains pastry supplies and products to ensure appropriate inventory levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures use of medium weight cut gloves when handling knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer; uses oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans; wears slip‑resistant shoes and uses proper lifting techniques.

Requirements

Experience required.

Pay

Fixed Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour.

Schedule

Seasonal schedule. Days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical (full‑time only)
• Dental (full‑time only)
• Vision (full‑time only)
• Life Insurance/AD (full‑time only)
• Disability Insurance (full‑time only)
• Commuter Benefits (full‑time only)
• Employee Assistance Program (full‑time only)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) (full‑time only)
• Paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws