Pastry Demi Chef de Partie

Company DescriptionFairmont Dallas, located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, offers 545 elegant guestrooms and suites, with over 73,000 square feet of banqueting and meeting space. For over 50 years, Fairmont Dallas has been the setting for countless civic, social cultural, convention and corporate events, but more importantly the setting for thousands of memories.Job DescriptionPastry - Demi Chef de Partie Maintains the highest standards of food quality and presentation in workstation as directed by the CDP on duty. Must have experience and knowledge in pastry. This position may require assistance in other areas of the kitchen including a la carte restaurant, and production areas of; banquets, garde-manger, vegetable, butcher, soups, and sauce stations.What you will be doing:Review the daily production sheets with the Chef de Partie & Sous Chef.Prepare the production of the necessary food items in accordance with standardsActively participates in training of culinary skills to junior staff and apprenticesAdhere to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are metEnsures that station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standardKeeps overproduction and food waste to a minimum, ensures proper rotation, labeling, and storing of food in order to reduce food cost expenseOperate all pastry and kitchen equipment and conduct themselves with safety in mind at all timesEnsures that all food products are handled, stored, prepared and served safely in accordance with hotel and government Food Safety guidelinesPrepares lists of food products required for station for Sous Chef order and approvalEnsure a clean and safe working environment, and actively participate in health and safety initiativesAdhere to all hotel environmental policies and initiativesShifts include weekdays, weekends, and holidaysCarry out any other tasks as assigned QualificationsYour experience and skills include:1-year experience and proficiency in pastryExperience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards an assetCreative and passionate about food and customer serviceAble to work in a high-pressure environmentExcellent interpersonal and communication skills; a team playerHigh School diplomaCulinary art diploma an assetPrevious experience in culinary requiredFood Handler certificate requiredPhysical Abilities:Exert physical effort in lifting and carrying up to 50lbsEndure various physical movements throughout the work areasReach 1 to 2 feetRemain in stationary position for up to 8 hours throughout the shiftFrequent walking, standing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, bendingOccasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization documents. Additional InformationWhat’s in it for you:Paid time offMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401KComplimentary Shift MealEmployee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwideLearning programs through our Academy designed to sharpen your skillsAbility to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, such as Planet 21Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities