Pastry Chef
Summary
Oversee daily kitchen operations, prepare and decorate pastries, and mentor staff to maintain high food quality and presentation standards.
Position Summary:
In this role, you will play a vital part in creating memorable experiences for our Membership while nurturing a supportive and inclusive environment rooted in integrity, community, and harmony. Your responsibilities will include overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service, all aimed at fostering connections and ensuring our team thrives together in a spirit of collaboration and shared purpose.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver service with care and attention, always prioritizing quality and the well-being of the Members.
- Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes.
- Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of members.
- Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting.
- Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget.
- Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking.
- Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train.
- Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards.
- Handle member/guest feedback and resolve any culinary-related issues promptly and professionally.
- Supervise, train, and mentor all pool staff ensuring they are proficient in their roles and adhere to all club policies.
- Create and manage daily staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and operational efficiency, especially during peak hours.
- Conduct regular staff meetings and in-service training sessions to review safety protocols, emergency procedures, and customer service standards.
- Conduct and provide constructive feedback to staff, addressing any disciplinary issues as needed.
- Ensure kitchen equipment is clean, sanitized, and in good working order.
- Follow and ensure safety protocols are followed by others.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.
- Any other duties, as assigned.