Pastry Sous Chef

RIT Dining serves thousands of students, faculty, and staff each day, creating meaningful moments across campus. As a university-owned operation, we're committed to delivering personalized culinary experiences while providing valuable growth opportunities for both full-time employees and student workers. You'll work alongside a diverse team, including students from many backgrounds, to create a welcoming, inclusive environment. Your contributions enhance the student experience as customers and support employees in building teamwork, confidence, and real-world skills that drive long-term success.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, employer-paid disability, and wellness resources
• Tuition assistance for you and your family, plus career development in a collaborative, innovative environment
• Competitive retirement plan with up to 8% employer match
• Generous PTO, 12 paid holidays, and a culture that values your well-being
• Weekly meal benefits and access to campus amenities
• Predictable schedules with added flexibility during academic breaks

Responsibilities

• Prepares and bakes ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods in accordance with established standards and recipes
• Assists with daily kitchen functions such as preparing hot and cold food and providing customer service
• Provides ongoing input into the creation of new recipes and menu items
• Ensures all prepared food is satisfactory in quality and quantity prepared and served and stored at proper temperatures and times
• Cleans cooking utensils, grills, ovens, hoods, and other kitchen equipment
• Assists with special projects and provides support where needed to meet production schedules and demands
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 3 years of related experience (equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered)
• Knowledge of culinary environments, techniques, and standards
• Knowledge of allergens, food sensitivities, and dietetic restrictions
• Skill in time management, organization, and multi-tasking
• Ability to use basic mathematical/measuring to follow or scale recipes
• Ability to follow New York State, Monroe County, and university health codes as they relate to health, sanitation, and safety
• Ability to deliver exceptional customer service

Schedule

Schedule varies based on event needs and may fluctuate based on University-wide events and academic breaks.

Location: RIT Catering

Pay

$19.65-$23.05 per hour