Assistant Pastry Chef

DO & CO; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Assistant Pastry Chef, where creativity meets culinary excellence! In this exciting role, you'll craft high-quality pastry items while upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety. Collaborate with a passionate team, motivate your peers, and enjoy a workplace that values innovation and personal growth. With genuine career development opportunities and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those eager to make a real impact in the culinary world. Be part of a company that embraces diversity and fosters a welcoming atmosphere for all!

Benefits

Health Care

401K

Free Meals

Career Development Opportunities

Fun Workplace Events

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a pastry/bakery environment.
• Knowledge of baking ingredients and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily pastry operations and maintain cleanliness.
• Monitor wastage and ensure timely completion of tasks.

Skills

Baking Techniques

Food Safety Regulations

Team Motivation

Time Management

Education

Certificate in Culinary Arts

Pastry-Making Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a creative and enthusiastic Assistant Pastry Chef to join DO & CO. If this is you, we want to hear from you.

What you will do:
As an Assistant Pastry Chef, you will create high-quality pastry items using standard recipes and presentations to maintain quality standards and consistency of product. You will bake traditional confectionery and assist in production while maintaining the highest cleanliness and hygiene standards in the pastry and bakery section.

A day as an Assistant Pastry Chef:

• Assist the Pastry Chef in day-to-day operations and be the point of contact in his/her absence. Bake and prepare pastry items according to specifications/recipes.
• Monitor wastage and complete assigned tasks within the given time to meet strict deadlines.
• Motivate the team and ensure all work areas are always clean. Participate in on-job training and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the food safety management system handbook.
• Report problems with the food safety management system to your manager and the hygiene and food safety team.
• Ensure adequacy of supplies at the cooking stations.
• Store ingredients and food items according to food safety standards and follow the guidance of the executive or pastry chef.
• Help to maintain a climate of smooth and friendly cooperation.

Who you are:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Pastry/Bakery, preferably within a large production volume unit.
• Knowledge of baking ingredients, measuring techniques, mixing methods, kitchen equipment, and baking times.
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking, or a relevant field is desirable.

What We Offer:

• Health Care + 401K. Full-time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision.
• A wonderful workplace to call home, with events and fun colleagues.
• Free meals every day (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
• A business where you can have a real impact; we’re not afraid of new ideas!
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market.

Diversity & Inclusion statement:
We want everyone to feel welcome and respected. We are committed to providing the best space, experience, and workplace for our teams - no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. That’s what makes our team so special.