Catering Pastry Chef

Mary Giuliani Catering & Events is seeking a part time Pastry Chef to assist with production of our in house pastry program. MGCE is a boutique catering company with a high end clientele in the arts, entertainment and fashion industries. We pride ourselves on our reputation for reimagining comfort foods into elevated fan favorites.

The part time Pastry Chef will be responsible for production of our pastry program at our commissary kitchen in Sunnyside, Queens. Candidates must come to the table with an advanced skillset and knowledge in all areas of pastry production, including but not limited to:

1. Petit Fours and Dessert Canapes: production for our reception style events that require small bites for passed or stationary sweets including tartlets, cakes, donuts, choux style pastries, custards and more.

2. Plated Desserts and Composition: production for our seated lunch or dinner events including components and garnishes. Advise on plate design and instruction for transport, temperature holding and execution.

3. Simple Breads: production of simple loaves, focaccias, pizza dough, rolls to be used for events or utilized by our savory department.

4. Conference Style Baked Goods: production of cookies, brownies, bars, breakfast breads and muffins.

5. Collaboration: Work with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef on seasonal menu creation, managing custom requests and sourcing specialty ingredients.

6. Technicality: Be able to follow recipes; measure, weigh, mix recipes from start to finish. Be precise and have keen attention to detail.

This is a part time, competitive hourly position based on event needs and our business forecast. Candidate will also have an opportunity to work events for supplemental income. This is a great opportunity for growth for the right candidate as we are looking to expand our pastry department.

Please send cover letter and resumes for consideration.

Thank you!