Assistant Pastry Chef
4 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pastry Chef to join our team at Viejas Enterprises. As an Assistant Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for assisting the Pastry Chef in overseeing the operations and activities of the culinary team engaged in preparing and baking foods in the Pastry Shop.
Key Responsibilities- Assist the Pastry Chef in overseeing the operations and activities of the culinary team engaged in preparing and baking foods in the Pastry Shop; ensures efficient and profitable food service.
- Prepare bread, rolls, muffins, biscuits, and dessert items according to recipe.
- Temper products; fruit reductions, chocolates, frostings, and pate a choux.
- Decorate plates, cakes, tarts, petit fours, etc.
- Ensure the proper rotation and storage of specialty items and report any abuse to Management.
- Ensure all health regulations are maintained to prevent food borne illnesses.
- Ensure compliance with and enforce HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) and hygiene standards, including cleanliness and sanitation of work area; food areas clean and presentable; and temperature tracking.
- Ensure proper use, maintenance, and cleanliness of all equipment and kitchen utensils.
- Confer with Pastry Chef and review advance menus to determine amounts, types, and methods for preparing baked goods to be served.
- Check par levels to determine variety and quantity of products required.
- Check production schedules to determine the variety and quantity of goods to bake.
- Maintain open communication with colleagues and team members to meet department goals.
- Comply with applicable governmental laws and regulations.
- Follow company and departmental policies and standard operating procedures.
- Is a role model of the Viejas's service culture.
- Leads by example and creates strong morale and engagement in his/her team.
- Communicates company and departmental goals and fosters open communication across the department.
- Fosters a culture of accountability, providing regular feedback to team members, including celebrating successes and addressing areas needing improvement.
- Manages conflict effectively; listens and assesses situations; takes action to resolve.
- Good verbal, written and communication skills.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
- Knowledge of tempering products; fruit reductions, chocolates, frostings, and pate a choux.
- Knowledge of and the ability to decorate plates, cakes, tarts, petit fours, and etc.
- Knowledge of food safety issues; heating, cooling, storage, shelf life, and rotation.
- Thorough knowledge of all pastry related food equipment.
- Knowledge of cost control methods, including purchasing, menu planning and menu costing.
- Working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Knowledge of Lawson System preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast- paced, high stress work environment.
- Must be dependable, timely and have high attention to detail.
- Must be flexible to work different shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Food Handler's Card must be obtained before commencing duties.
- 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Supervisory experience required.
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