Assistant Pastry Chef

GENERAL SUMMARY

Assists the Pastry Chef in overseeing the operations and activities of the culinary team engaged in preparing and baking foods in the Pastry Shop. Prepares bread, rolls, muffins, biscuits, and dessert items according to recipe and decorates plates, cakes, tarts, petit fours, and etc.

CORE SCOPE OF POSITION

* Assists 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.

* Prepares bread, rolls, muffins, biscuits, and dessert items according to recipe.

* Tempers products; fruit reductions, chocolates, frostings, and pate a choux.

* Decorates plates, cakes, tarts, petit fours, etc

* Ensures the proper rotation and storage of specialty items and reports any abuse to Management.

* Ensures all health regulations are maintained to prevent food borne illnesses.

* Ensures compliance with and enforces HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) and hygiene standards, including cleanliness and sanitation of work area; food areas clean and presentable; and temperature tracking.

* Ensures proper use, maintenance, and cleanliness of all equipment and kitchen utensils.

* Confers with Pastry Chef and reviews advance menus to determine amounts, types, and methods for preparing baked goods to be served.

* Checks par levels to determine variety and quantity of products required.

* Checks production schedules to determine the variety and quantity of goods to bake.

* Maintains open communication with colleagues and team members to meet department goals.

* Complies with applicable governmental laws and regulations.

* Follows company and departmental policies and standard operating procedures.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

FOUR STAR & FOUR DIAMOND SERVICE COMMITTMENT

All Team Members will display a Forbes Travel Guide Four Star and AAA Four Diamond commitment to Customer Service through the delivery and maintenance of the Quality Standards established by Viejas Casino & Resort.

LEADERSHIP

* 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.

INTERACTION

* Interacts with guests and peer groups.

SUPERVISION

* Leads one or more team members in the performance of a variety of tasks that are often complex.