Lead Pastry Chef - Compass Group, North America

Bon Appetit

Salary: $60,000 to $65,000 Sign on Bonus


Other Forms of Compensation:


Pay Grade: 13





Our Passion is Food!


At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!




Job Summary



Working as a Pastry Chef will create and execute new and innovative dessert items for distribution to select locations. He/she will produce new and existing menu items on a consistent basis that exceed customer expectations in presentation, flavor, and quality. Additional responsibilities include but not limited to the following:





Key Responsibilities:



+ Constantly create and produce new and innovative baked goods, pastries, cakes, tortes, breads, and desserts.


+ Participate in the planning and implementation of seasonal menus.


+ Produce and follow-up on all pastry production.


+ Manage inventory and par-levels; communicate purchasing needs to Executive Chef.


+ Execute recipes, menus, and specifications in accordance with company standards.


+ Consistently deliver quality food to every guest, every time.


+ Ensure quality standards are always maintained.


+ Achieves/maintains food & labor costs by accurately preparing food and working efficiently.


+ Ensure all security, safety, and sanitation standards are achieved including adherence to federal, state, and local regulations (HACCP, FDA).


+ Ensure all team members adhere to company guidelines as set forth by employee manuals.


+ Display positive attitude toward team members.


+ Promote cooperative work climate, maximizing productivity and morale.


+ Assist fellow team members when necessary.


+ Provide assistance with catering production and events as needed and seasonally.


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Job Requirements:


Technical Skills



+ Experience baking assorted sweet foods on a large scale.


+ Ability to follow recipes according to detailed specifications.


+ Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.


+ Comfortable communicating with employees at all levels and have ability to drive positive results.


+ Ability to train others as required.


+ Excellent time management skills required. Ability to handle multiple tasks without losing focus on priorities.


+ Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills required.


+ Must be innovative and have ability to make changes to operations as needed to further improve work environment and performance.


+ Servsafe Certified preferred (ability to obtain Servsafe Certification, if necessary).


+ Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.


+ Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, ability to convert recipes from Metric to Imperial or Imperial to Metric.


+ Early morning hour availability and late-night availability.


+ Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift 50+ pounds.


+ Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.



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+ Qualifications:



· Experience creating and baking detailed and consistent pastries.


· Ability to manage time effectively.


· Must be able to work alone and in a team environment.


· Must have a strong passion for baking and a sense of urgency.


· Must have a working knowledge of all aspects of pastry production on a large scale.


· Must be an artist, able to craft works from flour, butter and sugar.


· Must be able to create baked goods for specific diets.


Education


· Associates Degree or bachelor's degree in culinary arts or related field, desired.


· Certification, desired but not required.








Apply to Bon Appetit today!


Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.


Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)


Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.



+ Medical


+ Dental


+ Vision


+ Life Insurance/ AD


+ Disability Insurance


+ Retirement Plan


+ Paid Time Off


+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)


+ Associate Shopping Program


+ Health and Wellness Programs


+ Discount Marketplace


+ Identity Theft Protection


+ Pet Insurance


+ Commuter Benefits


+ Employee Assistance Program


+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)



Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.


Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.


Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.


Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace.


Req ID: 1301486


Bon Appetit


Gina Barbish