Pastry Chef de Partie

** Pastry Chef de Partie**

**Job Category****:** Restaurants **Requisition Number****:** PASTR02515 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**POSITION SUMMARY**

The Pastry Chef de Partie is responsible for working in conjunction with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs in all aspects of the day to day operations of baking and pastry for the Copia Restaurant and Events / Banquets as necessary. The Pastry Chef de Partie will oversee the preparation and service of specialty pastry needs and contribute to the creative direction for the team. This includes managing labor and food costs, ensuring food quality and exceeding customer satisfaction.

**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**

* Responsible for menu development and execution in conjunction with Sous Chef and Executive Chef.

* Communicate daily with Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, and kitchen team to ensure all food and equipment is available and operational.

* Establish and implement systems and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) that will streamline service and production. Update the manual, to include recipes, methods, and photographs.

* Accurate and expeditious production of recipes with strict adherence to all recipe specifications, ensuring minimal waste during all phases of recipe preparation, production and service.

* Stay up to date on trends, new ingredients and techniques.

* Assumes ownership for the quality of products that are served.

* Organization of reach-in coolers, dry stock with proper storage, including proper packaging, storage and security of all food items at all stages of receipt or preparation with relation to temperature, location, labeling, packaging and all established procedures, adhering to sanitation guidelines.

* Maintain proper inventory of station pars on prep list and ordering appropriately. Works closely with purchasing to be sure chefs requirements are met or a satisfactory substitution is found.

* Assists with product needs for conferences, banquets, sampling and Enthusiast classes.

* Submits work orders as needed to Facilities Management for any equipment repairs or special cleaning needs, ensuring products are available at all times.

* Provides superior customer service to our clients and customers.

* Assist other team members as needed or directed by Executive Chef and Sous Chef.

* Any and all other duties as assigned.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**

Education:

* AOS Baking & Pastry Arts or graduate of an accredited culinary school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

* Minimum of two (2) years of pastry experience in a restaurant/or hotel.

Licenses / Certifications:

* California Food Handlers Certificate, or ability to obtain a certificate within 30 days of hire. HACCP or ServSafe Certification a plus.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**

* 5 or more years of pastry experience in a restaurant/or hotel.

* Prior experience working in high volume or fine dining restaurant establishment.

**REQUIRED SKILLS**

* Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills required with the ability to write and create a menu.

* Must be able to write a recipe and explain methodology.

* Has the capacity to follow printed recipes and plate presentations.

* Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills required, including the ability to form and mobilize intra-organizational teams to accomplish goals.

* Demonstrated ability to show a high level of service responsiveness to customers.

* Experience in volume cookery.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**

* Must be available to work a flexible scheduled including days, nights and weekends.

* Must be able to bend, reach and stand for a minimum of eight (8) hours daily.

* Must be able to lift and transport a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.

* Ability to withstand high ambient temperatures while working in close proximity of cooking equipment.

* Ability to work overtime if necessary.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

At The Culinary Institute of America, it is important to us that we support our employees with a substantial and meaningful package of benefits. We believe in supporting our employees with benefits to assist with work life balance.

Benefits are offered based on the position type and status. Benefits offered *may* include:

* Medical and prescription drug plan

* Dental plan, Vision plan

* Insurance: Life, Home, Auto, even Pet!

* Short- and long-term disability plans

* Generous paid time off programs, including paid holidays

* Retirement savings plan 403(b) with company contribution

* Employee assistance program

* And more!

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