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Job Summary:

The Pastry Chef will play a key role in the culinary operations of the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center, a leading hospitality provider. As a member of the culinary leadership team, this individual will be responsible for overseeing the baking and pastry functions, ensuring exceptional service to internal and external guests, and driving revenue targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the culinary leadership team in the creation, plating, and implementation of outlet menus.
• Collaborate with leaders and teams outside of the culinary department to develop and execute daily service, catered functions, and special events.
• Ensure that all staff prepare menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to department standards.
• Attract, train, and lead the development of culinary talent.
• Act in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine to complete the daily ordering using the current par levels for all outlets, the employee cafe, and banquets.
• Assist the team when needed with any function within the culinary department.
• Conduct daily walk-throughs of the kitchen, make recommendations for corrections, repairs, cleanliness concerns, and improvements if needed.
• Conduct daily meetings with the team to ensure their preparation; efficiently communicate all pertinent information.
• Attend applicable meetings as a supervisory representative of the culinary team.
• Monitor the finances of the department, analyze and control costs, and oversee the budget to achieve a profitable operation.
• Have a full knowledge of food allergens and handle any guest with food allergies with a high sense of urgency.
• Work with the culinary team to ensure prep sheets are updated and being properly used daily.

Requirements:

• Degree or formal training in a field related to culinary arts preferred.
• Familiarity with basic and advanced cooking methods; ability to train others on those methods.
• Knowledge and experience with baking and pastries.
• 3+ years experience in a high-volume, professional kitchen; leadership experience preferred.
• Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Knowledge of Texas-style smoked meats and plant-based food preparation preferred.
• Full knowledge of food allergens and full knowledge of correct cooking temperatures of all vegetables and proteins.
• Ability to provide cutting tools needed to perform job as well as a calibrated food-grade thermometer.
• Full capabilities in organization and multi-tasking of the culinary department.
• Full knowledge of the state's health codes, EcoSure food safety and health report, and an active Food Handlers Certification.
• Demonstrate and lead team with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time and lift at least 50 pounds.
• At least 21 years of age.