HEAD PASTRY CHEF

Job Title Head Pastry Chef

Reports to Executive Chef

Level Experienced

Job Location Boca Woods Country Club - Boca Raton, FL

Position Type Full-Time

Education Level Undisclosed

Job Shift Any

Job Categories Culinary

Position Summary:

The Pastry Chef is responsible for assisting in the daily activities of the bake shop, including menu development, inventory and purchasing of supplies, and cost control. Responsible for the production and presentation of pastries and other baked goods. Oversees the activities of the bake shop in the absence of the Pastry Chef Manager. Requires an understanding of federal, state, and local food sanitation regulations. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Other duties include helping develop recipes and menus, and/or suggesting alternative baking methods.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all pastry/desert production for the Dining Rooms and other Club functions.
• Awareness of the quality of goods/food products offered for the preparation of pastries.
• Prepare and serve pastries as per the instructions of the Executive Chef.
• Must be capable of operating efficiently in a high volume operation.
• Participation in dessert menu planning and cost analysis.
• Approves the requisitioning of all products and supplies needed for production of pastries.
• Ensures that high standards of sanitation and cleanliness are maintained in the production area.
• Labeling and dating of prepared desserts.
• Establishing controls to minimize waste and or theft.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Chef or his/her designees.

Requirements:

• Culinary Art skills and education.
• 2-4 year’s Pastry experience in a quality high-volume operation
• Must be able to operate and understand all required kitchen equipment.
• 2-4 year’s Pastry experience in a quality high-volume operation.
• Must have strong culinary skills and great communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation:

• Salary is commensurate with experience.

This is a full-time position eligible for full benefit package such as:

• • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Vacation Time
  • Paid Sick/Personal Time Off
  • Holiday Pay

Boca Woods Country Club believes in a culture were the following and practiced and lived by daily.

• Creates a feeling of overall Hospitality, Warmth and Energy through interactions with Members and Staff.
• Responsible for genuine hospitality to all members and guests, that compliments the service-centric culture of the Club.
• Maintains high visibility, regularly communicating and interfacing with Members, both in person and through structured written communications.
• Is a “Steward of the Brand,” ensuring the intention of the Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles for the Club is understood through actions, practices, processes and through discussions.
• Takes a “Coaching and teaching” approach to team member development and directs corrective action procedures as necessary.
• Responsible for hiring, coaching, disciplinary action, and ensuring proper documentation is completed.
• Focused on continued development of a culture in which all staff are committed creating “wow” moments for Members and guests.
• Works closely with Club partnerships and approved consultants to ensure successful recruitment, retention and performance of the team members who represent the Organization.
• Greets guests and maintains a visible and approachable presence throughout the operation.
• Responds to member/guest complaints and promptly addresses their concerns.
• Holds and attends regular team meetings for reports, developing alignment across all areas of responsibility.
• As a “Team Player” of Boca Woods Country Club, the Clubhouse Manager must be flexible and is required to perform any job, in whatever capacity, as requested by the General Manager that may be necessary for the smooth operation of Boca Woods Country Club.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This position description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.