PM Assistant Pastry Chef-Brookhaven

Job Summary

Assistant Pastry Chef

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Aid in the production of pastry items, ensuring adequate levels of mise en place
• Preserve quality levels of dessert items for pantry line production
• Support banquet functions, food production, plate-up, and other related tasks
• Understand and fulfill the responsibilities of other departments and collaborate effectively
• Adhere to and enforce objectives, policies, standards, and procedures set by the Executive Chef
• Inspect portioning, garnishing, and decorations meticulously
• Stay aware of scheduled and anticipated business needs
• Offer recommendations and suggestions for new menu concepts to the chef
• Ensure maintenance requests are promptly addressed
• Ensure the pastry area remains attended at all times
• Perform other specific duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience
• High volume experience
• Fine Dining experience
• Experience in hotel or private club settings
• Plated Desserts experience
• Bread Production experience
• Career-oriented attitude
• Flexible work schedule (weekends and holidays)
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to stand for extended periods
• Culinary Degree, Baking and Pastry, or Certificate (preferred)
• Servsafe Certified (not required to start)
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage daily tasks
• Proficiency in following recipes

Reports to

Pastry Chef

Benefits

Full-time hours, health vision, life, dental insurance, 401(k) with a company match, hot meals, free parking, and uniforms.