Pastry Chef

Job Description

Keswick offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. In addition, we offer a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability; a competitive PTO offering, as well as 401(k).

Overview

The Pastry Chef is accountable for overall success of the daily pastry operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Exhibits creative baking and decorating talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff in preparing quality and consistent pastries for all areas.
• Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget.
• Supervises all pastry areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced.
• Effectively communicate to oversee successful operations of the culinary department.
• Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs.
• Prepare the appropriate reports, charts and schedules to ensure budgets are met and exceeded while quality is maintained and improved.
• Plan, prepare, set-up and provide quality service in all areas of food production in accordance with standards.
• Ensure maintenance and sanitation of the kitchen, related areas and equipment to ensure a healthy, safe work environment.
• Work with Executive Chef in management of fiscal responsibility.
• Complete tasks and projects delegated by your manager.
• Investigate and resolve food quality concerns immediately.
• Check food products daily for quality and freshness.
• Monitor correct preparation of all food products.
• Present menu items that are creative and pleasing to the guests.
• Possess a command of specified plate presentation and inspection of all items.
• Assist in working all stations as needed to maintain smooth operation.
• Assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE

Advanced and refined knowledge of proper baking and pastry techniques.

Skills And Abilities

Skilled in the production of wedding cakes.

Must have a positive, self-motivated and professional attitude.

Pleasant nature and ability to multitask.

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Ability to work flexible shifts

SUPERVISION

Position functions autonomously. This position directly supervises employees. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education/ Experience

Minimum of a Culinary/Pastry/Apprenticeship certificate (or equivalent) and 3-5 years’ experience in a fine dining/resort establishment. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

ServSafe

Certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Be able to kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods.

Able to lift 50 pounds.

Work in a hot and steamy environment.

Must be able to withstand temperature up to 105 degrees.

UNIFORM REQUIREMENT

Black pants and black non slip shoes.

Chef jackets, hat, nametag and aprons will be provided.

Employees are responsible for maintaining a clean/crisp looking uniform.

At this time, Keswick will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.