Pastry Chef

2 weeks ago

Jacksonville, United States Matthew"s Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionChef Matthew Medures flagship restaurant, Matthews Restaurant is one of Northeast Floridas most distinctive restaurants located in the heart of Historic San Marco. Since its debut in 1997, Matthew's has earned numerous accolades including Mobil Four Star Travel Guide, AAA Four Diamond, and Florida Trends Fine Dining Hall of Fame.

Matthews unique menu includes three culinary experiences including an a la carte menu, a six-course nightly tasting menu and creative bar treats.

Our Pastry Chefs work alongside the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chefs to keep the entire kitchen functioning properly. We are looking for creative individuals who have artistic abilities to decorate visually appealing desserts for our guests.

Essential Job Duties:
  • Preparing, measuring, mixing, cooking, baking, and executing recipes from scratch including breads, pastries, and desserts
  • Plating desserts as well as cheese and charcuterie during dinner service
  • 2+ years of experience
  • Upholding sanitation standards for food preparation, clean working conditions, and maintaining organized pastry stations and equipment
  • Ordering necessary ingredients and maintaining inventory sheets
  • Communicating with front of house staff.
  • Willingness to work with others to provide the highest level of hospitality
Qualifications and Skills:
  • Proven experience in the pastry arts - 2+ years
  • Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
  • Ability to follow recipes precisely
  • Positive attitude and motivation to create exceptional desserts
  • Ability to adapt and learn quickly
  • Willingness to learn and grow
  • Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field desirable
Benefits and Perks:
  • Food discounts at all Medure Brothers Culinary Concepts restaurants
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (full time employees)
  • Paid Time Off (full time employees)
  • Fun and friendly work environment
  • Opportunity to learn and grow with the company