Sous Chef: Pastry

Job Title: Sous Chef: Pastry

Job Status: Year Round 10 Months

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $1,923.08 to $2,050.00 biweekly amount, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
• Benefits: This position is eligible to enroll in company subsidized medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, HSA, life/disability options; season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.

Job Summary:

The Pastry Sous Chef supports the Chef in the planning, preparation, production, and control of all Bake Shop operations. This individual is career oriented, creative, passionate, and is a culinary leader with general leadership qualities, who is able to work unsupervised and manage the Bake Shop in the Pastry Chefs absence. This person is either a graduate of a two year culinary/pastry program with quality experience or has at least five years' experience in a quality establishment or production bake shop.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adheres to Copper Culinary Guidelines
• ServSafe Certified
• Understands the importance of standards, speed, and quality; educates and holds staff accountable for same standards
• Prepares pastries to the specification of the Pastry Chef
• Proficient in cake decorating.
• Oversees and prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards
• Takes responsibility for the quality of products
• Responsible for hiring, supervising, training, and motivating lower level pastry cooks to work more efficiently and clean
• Development of new and exciting pastries and desserts and other menu items for banquets, restaurants, food courts, and coffee shops; creation of shop protocols and processes
• Food Ordering
• Scheduling
• Demonstrates team work
• Maintain a clean and orderly bake shop and adhere to health and safety standards; implements procedures for staff to follow
• Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, bars, cookies, breakfast pastries, plated desserts, pizza dough, breads, pasties, etc.
• Support restaurants with breads and desserts
• Influences, and supports rebranding of outlets and new concepts.

Guest Service Duties: Assist with special request of guest and outlet chefs/managers, including gluten free, vegan, and special dietary request

Other Duties as Assigned:

• This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Copper, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.
• Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper "culture" with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image. Continually strives to exceed our guest's expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.
• All Leadership team members are expected to participate in the company's Front Line Assist program to assist in operations as needed, as well as to participate in Leadership events such as meetings, required trainings, and participating in employee dinners/events

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervision of 4-6 employees
• Responsible for:
  • Scheduling and assigning work
  • Training
  • Disciplinary actions
  • Performance review

Personal Attributes:

• Is honest and has the highest integrity
• Is able to handle and manage confidential information
• Professional appearance. Adheres to all grooming guidelines
• Follows established policies and procedures
• Is supportive of Core Values
• Sets the example for others and is above reproach
• Is comfortable to challenge established policies and procedures, but once established, is supportive of those rules.
• Is organized in tasks. Sees projects through to the finish. Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues.
• Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment
• Is flexible with hours and days of work
• Is able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week
• Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to have good balance in life