Executive Pastry Chef

1 month ago


Chicago, United States DO & CO Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 31 locations, 11 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Job Description

You are the secret behind-the-scenes mastermind of the Pastry kitchen. As Executive Pastry Chef, you are a natural motivator, capable of managing and inspiring the kitchen staff in your partie. Your focus is to create an effective cooking process, provide input to the Pastry Chefs for recipes and menus which are developed based on market trends and budget boundaries – all while maintaining a healthy profit margin while using the best possible ingredients.

You are responsible for overseeing a team producing everything from baking traditional confectionary to assist in managing the daily preparation and production of all pastry food according to airline specification and DO & CO standards as well as the overall running of the kitchen, cleanliness and organization.

A day as an Executive Pastry Chef:

  • Monitor wastage and complete assigned tasks within the given time in order to meet strict deadlines.
  • Demonstrate creative baking techniques such as prepping, melting, measuring, tempering, baking, whipping, icing, layering, juicing and decorating.
  • Review menu specifications and ensure all pastry team members are following the guidelines.
  • Maintain food cost levels through purchasing and wastage control.
  • Motivate, train and develop team members’ skills
  • Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the food safety management system handbook.
  • Report problems with the food safety management system to their manager and the hygiene and food safety team
Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Pastry/Bakery preferably with large production volume managing a team.
  • Full Knowledge of baking ingredients, measuring techniques, mixing methods, kitchen equipment, and baking times.
  • Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field


Additional Information

We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Health Care + 401K. Full time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision
  • A wonderful workplace to call home, events, and fun colleagues
  • A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas
  • Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
  • The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market.

DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nation. #ChicagoIND



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