Assistant Pastry Chef

POSITION: PASTRY ASSISTANT

CATEGORY: NON-EXEMPT

SUMMARY: Reporting into the Executive Pastry Chef, the Pastry Assistant will assist in overseeing food service outlets, banquet operations, menu development, and pastry inventories.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and exhibit a solid knowledge and understanding of all food products and skillfully apply culinary and cooking techniques.
• Assist the Exec Pastry Chef/Pastry Sous Chef with new ideas for menu creation and food preparation.
• Assist the Exec Pastry Chef/Pastry Sous Chef in the proper preparation of all menu items, operation of equipment, and setting up/breaking down workstations, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure that a clean and safe environment is always maintained in both kitchen and storage facilities; must be in accordance with CA Health Department standards.
• Demonstrate a consistent drive to improve member/guest services.
• Ensure that product quality, freshness, and presentation always meet club standards.
• Responsible for the execution of restaurants and banquets in relation to service.
• Abide by the policies and procedures as outlined in the F&B Kitchen Employee Manual.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Skilled in various pastry subjects: Pulling Sugar, Classical French, Breads, Modern Pastries, and Cakes highly desired.
• Ability to work all shifts - days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read, understand, and speak English; Bilingual a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Has a comprehensive knowledge of food allergies and food-borne illnesses.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2-3 years’ Pastry Assistant (or above) experience highly desired
• Private club/fine dining/hotel background preferred
• Ability to operate successfully within a sales volume of $5-$6 million in revenue

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma/GED
• Degree in Culinary Arts highly desired
• ServSafe Sanitation certification required
• Culinary certificates in various pastry subjects a plus - Pulling Sugar, Classical French, Breads, Modern Pastries, and/or Cakes as examples

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to bend, stoop, lift and/or carry items up to 25 lbs., up to 50 lbs. with assistance
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to operate kitchen/restaurant equipment
• Ability to move about freely in a multi-floor building
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors, in many weather conditions

Qualifications and Expectations

• This is a full-time non-exempt position with no less than 40 hours a week.
• Ability to work flexible and sometimes demanding schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Excellent and proficient oral and written English communication skills
• Degree in Culinary Arts preferred
• Fine dining background preferred
• Food Handlers License
• Skilled in various pastry subjects. Pulling Sugar, Classical French, Bread, Modern Pastries and Cakes
• Has comprehensive knowledge of food allergies, and foodborne illness
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage, service standards, MEMBER relations
• Demonstrates a consistent drive to improve member/guest service
• Must understand how to price menu’s and assist with budgeting
• Understands CA State Laws and regulations and works in accordance with the club Human Resource Department
• Monitoring of performance and areas
• Active Listening and Learning

• Critical Thinking
• Learning Strategies
• Writing
• Speaking

Licenses and Certifications:

• CA Food Handlers Certification/Food Safety Certification

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Working conditions are often hot, humid, slipper, and wet
• Able to work in a busy, noisy environment
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements of the job; and to work effectively in an environment typical of this position
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, and pulling
• Continuous standing and walking

Education and/or Experience:

• 2-3 years of experience (Preferred)
• Private Club experience (Preferred)
• Culinary Degree/Bachelor's (Preferred)

Job Type:

• Full-Time/Part-Time
• Health/Dental/Vision
• Kids able to attend PV School District
• Daily Shift Meals in Employee Cafe