Executive Pastry Chef leads the production and presentation of pastries and baked goods including sourcing, purchasing, inventory, and cost control. Develops and tests recipes and sources ingredients to create unique pastries and baked goods. Being a Executive Pastry Chef creates dessert menus that complement meal offerings, appeal to diners and maximize profits. Follows all applicable guidelines and regulations for food handling and safety. Additionally, Executive Pastry Chef maintains a clean and orderly workstation and kitchen equipment. May require an associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent. Typically reports to an executive chef. The Executive Pastry Chef supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. To be a Executive Pastry Chef typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
To report and assist the Executive Pastry Chef in the coordination of all food operations. To assist in purchasing, receiving, storage, issuance, preparation and presentation of food items. To control physical areas where food preparation occurs. To uphold and ensure compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
Prepare items as specified on menus in a professional manner. Maintain equipment in a professional manner, take inventory and place orders for assigned station. Uphold and ensure compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
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(The following statements are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: