What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Chef position at Agata & Valentina?
Pastry Chef:
Agata & Valentina, NYC's top Specialty Food Co. is seeing an experienced Pastry Chef to manage the Pastry departments of conventional and gluten-free pastries in our stores.
We are seeking a candidate who is professional and can accurately execute a wide range of items including cakes, pies, pastries and many other items to our exact specifications. Duties will consist of managing the Pastry Department with all necessary tasks. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction which is our main goal.
Skills
- Minimum 7 years of experience as a Pastry Chef in a professional pastry kitchen
- Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
- Organizational skills to properly manage inventory so we don't under or over produce and that all products are properly rotated
- Ability to teach Pastry employees speed and accuracy in executing tasks
- Proficient with industry’s best practices
- Culinary school diploma desirable
- Creativity to introduce new items to attract customers
- Cake decorating techniques with new and interesting designs
- Leadership skills to manage the pastry staff
- Time management skills so that our high volume production runs on schedule and that there are no missing products
- Complete understanding of DOA and DOH Guidelines and makes sure that entire staff complies with same
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Pastry chef: 7 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10021 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY 10021: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000