Assistant Pastry Chef
On-siteGreensboro, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Assist the Executive Pastry Chef in preparing desserts, baked goods, confectionery, and pastries for restaurants, banquets, and to-go orders. Set up, maintain, and break down stations while tasting all products to assess quality and ensuring adherence to portion and presentation standards. Notify leadership of shortages or equipment issues and maintain accurate food counts. Clean and maintain stations while practicing exceptional safety, sanitation, and organizational skills. Report to work as scheduled in uniform, ready to multi-task under pressure. Requires an Associate's degree in Pastry Arts or 3–5 years of high-production experience.
Required Qualifications
- Basic understanding of professional cooking
- Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures
- Ability to take direction
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
- Must have problem solving abilities
- Must be self-motivated and organized
- Commitment to quality service
- Food and beverage knowledge
- Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions
- An Associate's degree in Pastry Arts and/or 3 to 5 years of like experience with an emphasis on high production
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds
- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
- Ability to multi-task
Desired Qualifications
- Country Club and/or restaurant experience
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