What are the responsibilities and job description for the PASTRY CHEF position at Kansas Star?
Position Description:
Supervise the bakery staff to ensure completion of work assignments in accordance with company, health, and safety regulations.
Personally and alongside bakers, prepare a variety of desserts, pastries, and other baked goods.- Understand and utilize various financial data, such as production and labor cost percentages, to improve cost efficiency.
- Monitor and ensure adherence to company and departmental policies and procedures, as well as safety and health regulations.
- Plan and establish production schedules for baked items and maintain adequate stock levels; ensure proper storage and rotation of stock to minimize waste.
- May be personally responsible for, or have significant input into personnel-related matters including but not limited to interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, evaluating, promoting, counseling, and discharging.
Position Requirements:
- Minimum of 3-5 years technical training and/or experience in pastry food preparation.
- Supervisory experience in a large-volume food establishment including banquets, buffets, specialty restaurants, and coffee shops preferred.
- Must have extensive knowledge of baking recipes, products, decorating methods, and presentation styles.
- Must be knowledgeable of, and consistently apply health, safety, and sanitation policies and procedures.
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift and maneuver 25 pounds.
- Other physical requirements include but are not necessarily limited to reaching, grasping, and pounding, stretching, and kneading.
- Must have excellent communication skills.
- Must be able to obtain/maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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