Assistant Chef Pastry

Wynn Las Vegas; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality industry is seeking an Assistant Pastry Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing pastry operations. The role involves supervising kitchen staff, ensuring food quality, and maintaining sanitation standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in high-volume pastry production and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience in high volume pastry production kitchen.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive Chef in cost control and inventory.
• Supervise production of pastries and desserts.
• Ensure food quality and sanitation standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Sanitation

Cost Control

Education

Culinary/Pastry Training Degree

Banquet and Catering Pastry Training Degree

Job description

Job Description

As Assistant Pastry Chef your role will include:

• The Assistant Pastry Chef is responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in all aspects of cost control.
• Completing inventories and food requisitions.
• Managing and training kitchen staff.
• Supporting the Chef de Parties and cooks if necessary.
• Supervising the production of pastries and desserts for outlets.
• Responsible for ensuring food quality according to department standards and ensuring the cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment in accordance with Health Department standards.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to communicate, read and write in English fluently and in a professional manner. 2nd language a plus.
• Requires 4 years’ experience in a high volume/high quality pastry production kitchen, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Banquet and catering pastry training degree is preferred.
• A culinary/pastry training degree is preferred, but a not required.
• Candidate must have advanced knowledge of pastries and desserts, sanitation and cost control.
• The candidate must have the ability to manage all aspects of a pastry operation.
• Requires the ability to work efficiently and within a team environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any licensing or active work cards required, at present or in the future, for this position at all times.

Additional Information

Wynn Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Wynn Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws confidential according to EEO guidelines.