Assistant Pastry Chef

Description

POSITION: PASTRY ASSISTANT

CATEGORY: NON-EXEMPT

SUMMARY: Reporting into the Executive Pastry Chef, the Pastry Assistant will assist in overseeing food service outlets, banquet operations, menu development, and pastry inventories.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain and exhibit a solid knowledge and understanding of all food products and skillfully apply culinary and cooking techniques.Assist the Exec Pastry Chef/Pastry Sous Chef with new ideas for menu creation and food preparation.Assist the Exec Pastry Chef/Pastry Sous Chef in the proper preparation of all menu items, operation of equipment, and setting up/breaking down workstations, tools, equipment, and supplies.Ensure that a clean and safe environment is always maintained in both kitchen and storage facilities; must be in accordance with CA Health Department standards.Demonstrate a consistent drive to improve member/guest services.Ensure that product quality, freshness, and presentation always meet club standards.Responsible for the execution of restaurants and banquets in relation to service.Abide by the policies and procedures as outlined in the F&B Kitchen Employee Manual.Other duties as assigned.SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Skilled in various pastry subjects: Pulling Sugar, Classical French, Breads, Modern Pastries, and Cakes highly desired.Ability to work all shifts - days, nights, weekends, and holidays.Ability to read, understand, and speak English; Bilingual a plus.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Has a comprehensive knowledge of food allergies and food-borne illnesses.EXPERIENCE:

2-3 years' Pastry Assistant (or above) experience highly desiredPrivate club/fine dining/hotel background preferredAbility to operate successfully within a sales volume of $5-$6 million in revenueEDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

High school diploma/GEDDegree in Culinary Arts highly desiredServSafe Sanitation certification requiredCulinary certificates in various pastry subjects a plus - Pulling Sugar, Classical French, Breads, Modern Pastries, and/or Cakes as examplesPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to bend, stoop, lift and/or carry items up to 25 lbs., up to 50 lbs. with assistanceAbility to stand for prolonged periods of timeAbility to operate kitchen/restaurant equipmentAbility to move about freely in a multi-floor buildingAbility to work indoors or outdoors, in many weather conditionsRequirements

Qualifications and Expectations

This is a full-time non-exempt position with no less than 40 hours a week.Ability to work flexible and sometimes demanding schedules including nights, weekends, and holidaysExcellent and proficient oral and written English communication skillsDegree in Culinary Arts preferredFine dining background preferredFood Handlers LicenseSkilled in various pastry subjects.

Pulling Sugar, Classical French, Bread, Modern Pastries and CakesHas comprehensive knowledge of food allergies, and foodborne illnessMust have a comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage, service standards, MEMBER relationsDemonstrates a consistent drive to improve member/guest serviceMust understand how to price menu's and assist with budgetingUnderstands CA State Laws and regulations and works in accordance with the club Human Resource DepartmentMonitoring of performance and areasActive Listening and LearningCritical ThinkingLearning StrategiesWritingSpeakingLicenses and Certifications:

CA Food Handlers Certification/Food Safety CertificationPhysical Demands and Work Environment

Working conditions are often hot, humid, slipper, and wetAble to work in a busy, noisy environmentAble to meet and perform the physical requirements of the job; and to work effectively in an environment typical of this positionFrequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, and pullingContinuous standing and walkingEducation and/or Experience:

2-3 years of experience (Preferred)Private Club experience (Preferred)Culinary Degree/Bachelor's (Preferred)Job Type:

Full-Time/Part-TimeHealth/Dental/VisionKids able to attend PV School DistrictDaily Shift Meals in Employee Cafe

Experience: 2 years required