Pastry Lead Cook

4 weeks ago

Venice, California, United States Gjelina Group Full time
Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Pastry Lead Cook to oversee our pastry department at Gjusta LA. The ideal candidate will have experience in pastry production, product development, and team management.

Responsibilities:
  • Help oversee daily production, product development, and employee training and growth.
  • Manage pastry wholesale and retail programs, and account for any production issues or loss of product.
  • Primary work is by hand to produce desserts and pastry for Gjusta, all Gjelina Group restaurants and concepts, and wholesale clients.
  • Best utilization of seasonal produce, creating/updating information sheets for employee knowledge, and use of our bakery software Flexibake to maintain wholesale items, costings, and in-house par levels, plus tracking all wastage.

Requirements:
  • Flexible schedule
  • Basic Math
  • Understand and follow written and verbal instructions
  • Advanced understanding of professional cooking and baking skills
  • Ability to take direction/give direction/delegate
  • Cultivate a team environment
  • Work calmly and effectively under pressure
  • Problem-solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized
  • Pastry leadership experience

Working Environment: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those this position encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made as needed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment may be moderate, and the surrounding areas may be wet, hot/cold, slippery, or humid.

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